| 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 | $177.99 | 3.625% | $184.4421 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.68 | 6.727% | $92.511 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.66 | 7.552% | $10.3895 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.57 | 12.263% | $29.8283 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.55 | 7.640% | $174.9688 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.44 | 5.856% | $101.029 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.67 | 12.241% | $118.6051 | $118.61 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.56 | $711.7738 | $711.78 | $711.80 | $711.70 | |