| 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 | $172.65 | 8.529% | $187.3753 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.64 | 7.420% | $49.0265 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.94 | 9.758% | $260.0606 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.82 | 13.777% | $160.2208 | $160.22 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.50 | 10.414% | $108.7578 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.65 | 13.540% | $52.9664 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.72 | 13.788% | $181.7422 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.92 | $1,000.1496 | $1,000.16 | $1,000.15 | $1,000.20 | |