| 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 | $178.61 | 4.135% | $185.9955 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.56 | 11.750% | $73.2633 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.25 | 3.414% | $218.4621 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.40 | 10.406% | $69.9974 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.42 | 7.250% | $145.238 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.96 | 10.592% | $231.093 | $231.09 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.55 | 6.662% | $11.2528 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.75 | $935.3021 | $935.30 | $935.30 | $935.40 | |