| 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 | $177.64 | 5.518% | $187.4422 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.84 | 7.632% | $84.8571 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.95 | 6.255% | $138.0784 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.57 | 8.817% | $225.8714 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.88 | 12.702% | $68.613 | $68.61 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.80 | 4.227% | $183.2311 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.61 | 4.316% | $113.2976 | $113.30 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.29 | $1,001.3908 | $1,001.39 | $1,001.40 | $1,001.40 | |