| 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 | $180.31 | 3.637% | $186.8679 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.94 | 4.580% | $131.7081 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.58 | 3.466% | $149.5911 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.87 | 4.335% | $124.023 | $124.02 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.89 | 4.500% | $164.9951 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.73 | 6.290% | $35.8516 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.58 | 3.160% | $83.1263 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.90 | $876.1631 | $876.17 | $876.15 | $876.20 | |