| 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 | $170.78 | 9.205% | $186.5003 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.85 | 5.227% | $80.8669 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.30 | 6.652% | $223.2226 | $223.22 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.84 | 5.840% | $44.2835 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.76 | 5.790% | $143.6205 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.58 | 13.242% | $254.3189 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.54 | 5.451% | $115.511 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.65 | $1,048.3237 | $1,048.32 | $1,048.25 | $1,048.30 | |