| 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 | $171.78 | 8.143% | $185.768 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.90 | 12.724% | $49.4858 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.80 | 5.615% | $147.6498 | $147.65 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.58 | 8.407% | $110.1198 | $110.12 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.47 | 3.861% | $73.1908 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.89 | 12.741% | $279.4737 | $279.47 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.57 | 9.323% | $49.8185 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.99 | $895.5064 | $895.51 | $895.45 | $895.50 | |