| 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 | $176.54 | 6.176% | $187.4431 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.67 | 9.353% | $271.9281 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.63 | 4.477% | $15.285 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.90 | 13.606% | $77.1385 | $77.14 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.41 | 13.638% | $47.0575 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.41 | 10.394% | $88.7678 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.44 | 4.378% | $200.865 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.00 | $888.4850 | $888.50 | $888.50 | $888.50 | |