| 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 | $169.91 | 9.725% | $186.4337 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.36 | 11.215% | $185.0173 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.57 | 7.844% | $208.7536 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.91 | 9.261% | $18.476 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.56 | 8.771% | $26.7142 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.84 | 10.629% | $155.8099 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.44 | 3.104% | $194.2892 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.59 | $975.4939 | $975.49 | $975.50 | $975.50 | |