| 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 | $181.41 | 3.450% | $187.6686 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.53 | 7.294% | $233.3966 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.98 | 8.830% | $184.9892 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.61 | 3.381% | $84.3692 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.42 | 11.598% | $35.0641 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.61 | 3.683% | $85.6525 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.62 | 5.601% | $236.145 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.18 | $1,047.2852 | $1,047.29 | $1,047.25 | $1,047.40 | |