| 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 | $179.44 | 3.173% | $185.1336 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.99 | 6.842% | $226.4944 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.98 | 12.793% | $21.4081 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.94 | 11.615% | $119.3611 | $119.36 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.79 | 5.586% | $173.9952 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.69 | 8.336% | $79.8328 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.77 | 8.649% | $21.4799 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.60 | $827.7051 | $827.70 | $827.75 | $827.70 | |