| 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 | $161.87 | 7.823% | $174.5331 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.25 | 6.600% | $196.4105 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.85 | 12.172% | $49.1874 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.30 | 7.671% | $36.9312 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.97 | 8.488% | $36.8534 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.80 | 5.797% | $187.0491 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.52 | 12.310% | $106.1554 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.56 | $787.1201 | $787.12 | $787.15 | $787.10 | |