| 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 | $176.94 | 5.477% | $186.631 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.54 | 8.400% | $42.8614 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.41 | 12.198% | $230.4659 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.58 | 9.168% | $90.1509 | $90.15 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.47 | 6.609% | $51.6734 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.96 | 7.695% | $223.9625 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.84 | 9.213% | $70.8137 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.74 | $896.5588 | $896.55 | $896.50 | $896.70 | |