| 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 | $173.95 | 7.487% | $186.9736 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.37 | 13.306% | $35.5441 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.46 | 5.499% | $46.9049 | $46.90 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.59 | 5.111% | $120.4467 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.74 | 7.411% | $257.5071 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.79 | 3.327% | $11.149 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.87 | 8.298% | $42.0954 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.77 | $700.6208 | $700.62 | $700.60 | $700.50 | |