| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $172.88 | 5.437% | $182.2795 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.80 | 8.850% | $95.5703 | $95.57 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.74 | 10.642% | $86.0131 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.98 | 8.516% | $81.3653 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.92 | 6.148% | $236.6251 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.79 | 9.852% | $197.5029 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.98 | 8.192% | $116.8257 | $116.83 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.09 | $996.1819 | $996.19 | $996.20 | $996.20 | |