| 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 | $166.37 | 12.574% | $187.2894 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.34 | 10.474% | $225.7426 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.44 | 11.574% | $214.713 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.28 | 11.160% | $51.4448 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.61 | 12.868% | $8.5893 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.42 | 5.396% | $85.8134 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.95 | 11.510% | $172.7847 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.41 | $946.3772 | $946.36 | $946.40 | $946.30 | |