| 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 | $169.72 | 10.272% | $187.1536 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.89 | 6.545% | $84.0534 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.74 | 11.486% | $28.6965 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.56 | 6.368% | $216.5227 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.71 | 12.276% | $37.8482 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.53 | 3.564% | $220.1046 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.52 | 8.372% | $108.9355 | $108.94 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.67 | $883.3145 | $883.31 | $883.30 | $883.30 | |