| 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 | $170.84 | 9.474% | $187.0254 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.88 | 8.640% | $50.9304 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.49 | 4.148% | $78.6213 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.27 | 3.873% | $127.0055 | $127.01 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.48 | 9.259% | $45.3206 | $45.32 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.79 | 13.189% | $120.8745 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.52 | 10.683% | $180.9888 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.27 | $790.7665 | $790.77 | $790.75 | $790.70 | |