| 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 | $174.55 | 5.215% | $183.6528 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.59 | 10.750% | $51.5984 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.26 | 3.578% | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.71 | 10.454% | $141.0608 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.53 | 8.175% | $9.2273 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.40 | 6.310% | $98.2304 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.33 | 3.290% | $182.1313 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.37 | $700.3510 | $700.35 | $700.40 | $700.40 | |