| 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 | $165.81 | 12.800% | $187.0337 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.83 | 5.249% | $88.2302 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.50 | 10.131% | $166.8485 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.97 | 8.626% | $152.0438 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.96 | 5.425% | $36.8566 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.55 | 7.506% | $96.2716 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.31 | 9.409% | $110.8423 | $110.84 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.93 | $838.1267 | $838.12 | $838.15 | $838.00 | |