| 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 | $172.28 | 8.649% | $187.1805 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.83 | 10.229% | $224.6798 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.36 | 13.637% | $142.4553 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.59 | 9.498% | $113.429 | $113.43 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.70 | 13.241% | $18.9112 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.92 | 13.809% | $234.3555 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.57 | 3.523% | $59.5982 | $59.60 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.25 | $980.6095 | $980.62 | $980.65 | $980.70 | |