| 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 | $177.73 | 5.585% | $187.6562 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.82 | 10.631% | $237.6575 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.48 | 13.155% | $173.6703 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.82 | 4.798% | $211.5033 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.46 | 9.431% | $256.5719 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.27 | 6.458% | $11.9978 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.58 | 11.413% | $191.1624 | $191.16 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.16 | $1,270.2194 | $1,270.22 | $1,270.15 | $1,270.40 | |