| 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 | $178.74 | 5.279% | $188.1757 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.93 | 3.394% | $208.7835 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.44 | 9.233% | $31.0659 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.98 | 6.435% | $87.2554 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.96 | 6.491% | $83.0204 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.72 | 10.560% | $221.916 | $221.92 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.25 | 8.533% | $139.1936 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.02 | $959.4105 | $959.42 | $959.40 | $959.50 | |