| 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 | $171.28 | 9.346% | $187.2878 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.55 | 8.824% | $169.2757 | $169.28 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.34 | 8.238% | $94.5351 | $94.54 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.31 | 13.575% | $147.9996 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.84 | 11.685% | $25.5089 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.62 | 13.185% | $247.445 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.77 | 11.838% | $114.9359 | $114.94 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.71 | $986.9880 | $987.01 | $987.05 | $986.90 | |