| 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 | $174.49 | 7.544% | $187.6535 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.38 | 9.756% | $115.6609 | $115.66 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.92 | 5.372% | $71.5687 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 9.594% | $39.8813 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.31 | 7.726% | $17.5701 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.60 | 13.538% | $42.6903 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.79 | 4.771% | $112.9327 | $112.93 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.88 | $587.9575 | $587.95 | $587.95 | $588.10 | |