| 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 | $178.98 | 4.135% | $186.3808 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.89 | 3.701% | $151.2894 | $151.29 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.43 | 12.667% | $88.3647 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.92 | 7.417% | $177.1521 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.33 | 5.376% | $144.7129 | $144.71 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.89 | 8.133% | $166.4059 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.75 | 4.460% | $91.6637 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.19 | $1,005.9695 | $1,005.96 | $1,005.95 | $1,006.10 | |