| 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 | $173.78 | 7.592% | $186.9734 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.93 | 3.200% | $153.6958 | $153.70 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.90 | 7.377% | $35.327 | $35.33 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.96 | 10.534% | $247.5519 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.92 | 11.218% | $158.9528 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.62 | 12.387% | $116.4554 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.81 | 7.832% | $83.9041 | $83.90 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.92 | $982.8604 | $982.86 | $982.85 | $983.00 | |