| 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 | $168.77 | 11.144% | $187.5777 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.26 | 13.448% | $283.915 | $283.92 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.62 | 5.482% | $194.7409 | $194.74 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.59 | 6.759% | $147.9573 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.99 | 12.229% | $31.4129 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.96 | 6.235% | $61.5738 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.76 | 7.297% | $66.2666 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.95 | $973.4442 | $973.45 | $973.40 | $973.50 | |