| 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 | $187.60 | 9.445% | $205.3188 | $205.32 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.37 | 4.856% | $204.8572 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.60 | 5.583% | $160.0638 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.68 | 10.457% | $46.0385 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.98 | 3.658% | $179.3076 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.82 | 7.559% | $98.7607 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.70 | 11.656% | $61.0758 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.75 | $955.4224 | $955.43 | $955.40 | $955.50 | |