| 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 | $177.35 | 5.694% | $187.4483 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.50 | 8.821% | $188.8044 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.29 | 3.345% | $118.113 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.79 | 3.210% | $40.0352 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.26 | 11.727% | $57.2713 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.45 | 9.411% | $206.185 | $206.19 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.27 | 6.198% | $129.8483 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.91 | $927.7055 | $927.71 | $927.70 | $927.60 | |