| 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 | $177.84 | 5.640% | $187.8702 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.89 | 7.784% | $253.1738 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.58 | 10.650% | $70.3513 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.25 | 11.773% | $6.9858 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.77 | 8.686% | $154.0841 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.50 | 8.296% | $145.6581 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.26 | 9.178% | $173.8769 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.09 | $992.0002 | $992.00 | $992.00 | $992.20 | |