| 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 | $180.80 | 3.791% | $187.6541 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.32 | 10.827% | $69.0674 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.49 | 3.129% | $143.8546 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.34 | 12.623% | $208.7355 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.28 | 12.835% | $256.4514 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.28 | 8.263% | $113.9793 | $113.98 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.34 | 5.547% | $238.8951 | $238.90 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.85 | $1,218.6374 | $1,218.64 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.80 | |