| 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 | $172.61 | 7.421% | $185.4194 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.68 | 7.483% | $30.8261 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.74 | 13.747% | $88.4269 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.53 | 5.730% | $188.7598 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.31 | 7.394% | $236.5997 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.73 | 7.868% | $125.9143 | $125.91 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.75 | 12.780% | $130.5429 | $130.54 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.35 | $986.4891 | $986.49 | $986.50 | $986.40 | |