| 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 | $177.70 | 5.368% | $187.2389 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.92 | 5.374% | $190.6426 | $190.64 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.26 | 3.140% | $81.7488 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.96 | 12.232% | $57.1934 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.58 | 3.763% | $171.8108 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.47 | 8.562% | $21.137 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.74 | 11.391% | $87.7093 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.63 | $797.4808 | $797.48 | $797.50 | $797.30 | |