| 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 | $175.91 | 6.327% | $187.0398 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.31 | 13.226% | $8.2768 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.80 | 4.617% | $11.2986 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.53 | 5.417% | $160.7926 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.72 | 8.284% | $232.5074 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.44 | 7.519% | $17.6761 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.67 | 9.280% | $130.7754 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.38 | $748.3667 | $748.38 | $748.45 | $748.40 | |