| 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 | $184.83 | 7.585% | $198.8494 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.95 | 5.394% | $86.3704 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.40 | 7.532% | $49.8948 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.33 | 12.490% | $185.9797 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.41 | 4.756% | $176.4196 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.76 | 5.839% | $124.636 | $124.64 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.37 | 8.493% | $265.1243 | $265.12 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.05 | $1,087.2742 | $1,087.27 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.20 | |