| 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 | $182.52 | 3.425% | $188.7713 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.89 | 7.594% | $30.008 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.71 | 11.509% | $187.0117 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.27 | 3.520% | $142.1019 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.64 | 5.209% | $58.5383 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.83 | 12.534% | $255.2609 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.32 | 13.710% | $273.2679 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.18 | $1,134.9600 | $1,134.96 | $1,134.90 | $1,135.00 | |