| 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 | $165.62 | 4.327% | $172.7864 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.31 | 3.399% | $33.4082 | $33.41 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.81 | 9.631% | $88.5928 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.41 | 3.603% | $182.7661 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.29 | 10.789% | $75.6578 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.40 | 5.486% | $196.6259 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.39 | 13.846% | $96.0746 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.23 | $845.9118 | $845.92 | $845.90 | $846.00 | |