| 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 | $177.32 | 5.495% | $187.0637 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.36 | 9.304% | $131.5583 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.83 | 10.147% | $152.9171 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.35 | 5.274% | $130.9082 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.49 | 3.620% | $132.1051 | $132.11 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.34 | 13.135% | $231.1801 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.38 | 6.149% | $247.7305 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.07 | $1,213.4630 | $1,213.47 | $1,213.45 | $1,213.50 | |