| 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 | $181.86 | 3.372% | $187.9923 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.38 | 7.102% | $58.2421 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.57 | 7.363% | $244.326 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.52 | 8.757% | $208.2914 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.75 | 3.359% | $225.0642 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.69 | 5.641% | $256.3801 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.75 | 7.198% | $174.4647 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.52 | $1,354.7608 | $1,354.75 | $1,354.80 | $1,354.80 | |