| 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 | $174.50 | 5.313% | $183.7712 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.73 | 9.102% | $78.2589 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.73 | 10.267% | $197.0802 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.28 | 4.418% | $18.0434 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.94 | 4.852% | $43.9749 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.26 | 9.144% | $250.2235 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.54 | 5.567% | $40.6855 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.98 | $812.0376 | $812.03 | $812.00 | $812.10 | |