| 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 | $177.66 | 5.777% | $187.9234 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.70 | 3.476% | $88.6789 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.94 | 8.356% | $256.7387 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.99 | 5.613% | $50.6837 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.30 | 12.395% | $266.7133 | $266.71 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.35 | 8.140% | $186.3793 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.63 | 9.472% | $243.7175 | $243.72 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.57 | $1,280.8348 | $1,280.83 | $1,280.85 | $1,280.80 | |