| 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 | $171.25 | 8.624% | $186.0186 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.66 | 5.399% | $17.5595 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.70 | 8.216% | $185.8069 | $185.81 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.42 | 4.708% | $165.8784 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.39 | 5.422% | $28.8751 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.28 | 8.813% | $248.3983 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.79 | 13.113% | $168.3008 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.49 | $1,000.8376 | $1,000.85 | $1,000.85 | $1,000.90 | |