| 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 | $178.25 | 4.588% | $186.4281 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.33 | 10.118% | $139.1121 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.58 | 4.639% | $87.4573 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.70 | 8.538% | $122.3223 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.76 | 8.555% | $40.9904 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.87 | 12.750% | $163.3409 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.76 | 10.245% | $150.7711 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.25 | $890.4222 | $890.42 | $890.40 | $890.40 | |