| 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 | $166.79 | 12.154% | $187.0617 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.90 | 7.307% | $49.2539 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.45 | 12.412% | $89.3113 | $89.31 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.33 | 7.837% | $121.1333 | $121.13 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.96 | 5.725% | $11.5875 | $11.59 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.69 | 6.458% | $155.0987 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.87 | 4.235% | $235.4356 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.99 | $848.8820 | $848.88 | $848.90 | $848.90 | |