| 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 | $177.78 | 4.806% | $186.3241 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.58 | 3.538% | $256.3394 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.44 | 12.322% | $142.0199 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.37 | 8.142% | $57.7154 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.26 | 12.532% | $210.7274 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.64 | 6.654% | $86.0058 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.44 | 7.189% | $144.1049 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.51 | $1,083.2369 | $1,083.24 | $1,083.20 | $1,083.10 | |