| 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 | $173.26 | 5.492% | $182.7754 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.98 | 6.442% | $229.8934 | $229.89 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.42 | 5.208% | $44.6292 | $44.63 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.45 | 4.230% | $37.9918 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.65 | 12.105% | $227.1808 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.88 | 7.476% | $66.5061 | $66.51 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.39 | 11.373% | $63.917 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.03 | $852.8937 | $852.90 | $852.95 | $852.90 | |