| 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 | $178.77 | 5.385% | $188.3968 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.93 | 7.464% | $135.3294 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.51 | 7.519% | $194.0825 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.32 | 4.606% | $22.302 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.63 | 7.870% | $244.4658 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.72 | 8.374% | $172.0112 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.47 | 5.146% | $48.8613 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.35 | $1,005.4490 | $1,005.45 | $1,005.45 | $1,005.50 | |