| 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 | $173.59 | 5.387% | $182.9413 | $182.94 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.66 | 4.361% | $133.2273 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.28 | 8.317% | $30.632 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.58 | 9.216% | $234.3557 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.39 | 13.333% | $198.7747 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.86 | 11.850% | $186.6329 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.80 | 4.361% | $92.6726 | $92.67 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.16 | $1,059.2365 | $1,059.23 | $1,059.25 | $1,059.20 | |