| 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 | $175.63 | 6.789% | $187.5535 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.47 | 6.782% | $56.0285 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.32 | 4.509% | $82.8965 | $82.90 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.68 | 5.328% | $39.6876 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.55 | 12.693% | $280.0985 | $280.10 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.94 | 12.411% | $37.0282 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.26 | 8.541% | $262.9514 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.85 | $946.2442 | $946.25 | $946.30 | $946.30 | |