| 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 | $172.40 | 9.125% | $188.1315 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.49 | 3.317% | $234.0027 | $234.00 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.41 | 9.356% | $39.8165 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.63 | 3.767% | $174.9823 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.35 | 8.316% | $5.7949 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.34 | 11.606% | $47.254 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.58 | 5.214% | $70.0515 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.20 | $760.0334 | $760.02 | $760.05 | $760.10 | |