| 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 | $165.57 | 12.865% | $186.8706 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.79 | 3.725% | $83.7994 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.58 | 12.687% | $88.5494 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.67 | 6.194% | $266.1965 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.36 | 6.459% | $18.4813 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.50 | 3.196% | $250.2503 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.33 | 8.427% | $176.0095 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.80 | $1,070.1570 | $1,070.16 | $1,070.15 | $1,070.20 | |