| 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 | $176.82 | 5.448% | $186.4532 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.33 | 9.717% | $123.2451 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.93 | 7.407% | $154.5909 | $154.59 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.93 | 10.786% | $68.6098 | $68.61 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.90 | 4.570% | $9.3067 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.32 | 11.720% | $203.6879 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.44 | 5.823% | $138.0355 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.67 | $883.9291 | $883.94 | $883.95 | $883.90 | |