| 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 | $187.36 | 5.741% | $198.1163 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.87 | 3.187% | $27.7263 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.58 | 10.574% | $48.1881 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.50 | 7.663% | $76.979 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.31 | 4.117% | $140.8807 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.55 | 3.839% | $69.1049 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.32 | 10.643% | $174.0636 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.49 | $735.0589 | $735.06 | $735.10 | $735.10 | |