| 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 | $178.59 | 4.854% | $187.2588 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.36 | 7.534% | $27.2706 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.37 | 12.213% | $237.1846 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.26 | 12.504% | $61.0447 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.39 | 12.545% | $133.242 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.68 | 6.306% | $108.0919 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.99 | 12.771% | $133.0585 | $133.06 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.64 | $887.1511 | $887.14 | $887.15 | $887.20 | |