| 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 | $171.74 | 8.551% | $186.4255 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.50 | 3.795% | $23.3539 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.90 | 11.662% | $155.0985 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.85 | 10.491% | $67.2338 | $67.23 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.32 | 12.112% | $31.7501 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.44 | 3.659% | $149.7251 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.98 | 8.697% | $258.6771 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.73 | $872.2640 | $872.27 | $872.35 | $872.30 | |