| 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 | $170.42 | 9.287% | $186.2469 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.75 | 7.302% | $263.6947 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.33 | 6.811% | $89.0056 | $89.01 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.94 | 8.765% | $262.0584 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.84 | 7.801% | $107.6285 | $107.63 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.58 | 5.233% | $79.5351 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.65 | 13.528% | $190.3297 | $190.33 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.51 | $1,178.4989 | $1,178.51 | $1,178.55 | $1,178.40 | |