| 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 | $170.54 | 9.636% | $186.9732 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.89 | 10.451% | $175.4956 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.39 | 4.535% | $94.4892 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.26 | 6.454% | $50.3102 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.28 | 9.593% | $254.5626 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.69 | 4.683% | $234.1654 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.70 | 9.530% | $15.0056 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.75 | $1,011.0018 | $1,011.01 | $1,010.95 | $1,011.10 | |