| 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 | $173.37 | 3.833% | $180.0153 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.98 | 4.172% | $146.8617 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.36 | 12.826% | $187.6973 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.25 | 11.333% | $83.7781 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.84 | 7.874% | $59.1581 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.82 | 6.592% | $204.4648 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.61 | 13.486% | $9.7711 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.23 | $871.7464 | $871.75 | $871.70 | $871.90 | |