| 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 | $168.72 | 10.835% | $187.0008 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.64 | 5.508% | $44.9886 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.60 | 9.734% | $201.4716 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.45 | 6.802% | $170.2958 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.99 | 10.791% | $45.4132 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.75 | 12.678% | $131.5516 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.75 | 5.209% | $108.1022 | $108.10 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.90 | $888.8238 | $888.82 | $888.80 | $888.90 | |