| 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 | $173.79 | 5.126% | $182.6985 | $182.70 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.30 | 5.226% | $43.4583 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.34 | 11.142% | $261.5616 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.76 | 8.242% | $232.4605 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.93 | 12.440% | $49.3949 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.61 | 12.772% | $26.6255 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.56 | 6.708% | $183.0682 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.29 | $979.2675 | $979.27 | $979.25 | $979.40 | |