| 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 | $172.30 | 8.590% | $187.1006 | $187.10 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.91 | 8.537% | $44.4025 | $44.40 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.63 | 6.512% | $90.1411 | $90.14 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.79 | 12.189% | $239.8489 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.73 | 6.833% | $128.9795 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.70 | 3.400% | $168.2318 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.86 | 11.548% | $31.0773 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.92 | $889.7817 | $889.78 | $889.85 | $889.70 | |