| 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 | $170.98 | 8.846% | $186.1049 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.77 | 5.618% | $50.4537 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.82 | 12.606% | $257.665 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.37 | 3.440% | $129.6827 | $129.68 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.86 | 4.606% | $206.9734 | $206.97 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.60 | 3.443% | $24.4125 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.38 | 4.418% | $9.7944 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.78 | $865.0866 | $865.07 | $865.05 | $865.20 | |