| 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 | $174.61 | 7.357% | $187.4561 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.49 | 10.768% | $33.7732 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.47 | 7.269% | $8.013 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.46 | 6.769% | $41.0634 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.46 | 10.370% | $238.9069 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.43 | 8.695% | $83.0756 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.87 | 7.144% | $261.2921 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.79 | $853.5803 | $853.58 | $853.55 | $853.70 | |