| 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 | $177.54 | 5.587% | $187.4592 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.76 | 4.620% | $131.5701 | $131.57 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.68 | 13.377% | $166.3014 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.72 | 3.325% | $129.9002 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.28 | 5.278% | $53.9866 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.64 | 9.322% | $33.4963 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.78 | 8.310% | $128.6506 | $128.65 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.40 | $831.3644 | $831.37 | $831.35 | $831.50 | |