| 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 | $178.87 | 4.534% | $186.98 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.50 | 4.625% | $30.8644 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.80 | 10.259% | $237.9389 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.77 | 12.513% | $93.127 | $93.13 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.25 | 3.395% | $185.3355 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.94 | 12.487% | $19.0553 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.83 | 3.186% | $212.3877 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.96 | $965.6888 | $965.70 | $965.75 | $965.70 | |