| 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 | $173.60 | 8.105% | $187.6703 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.71 | 12.156% | $136.5051 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.72 | 12.870% | $216.3944 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.55 | 12.534% | $143.5371 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.33 | 9.508% | $156.9578 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.66 | 8.538% | $149.4134 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.71 | 4.321% | $18.4752 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.28 | $1,008.9533 | $1,008.96 | $1,008.95 | $1,009.00 | |