| 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 | $175.29 | 6.784% | $187.1817 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.43 | 6.165% | $63.0939 | $63.09 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.82 | 10.309% | $255.7183 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.70 | 7.128% | $58.599 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.83 | 11.536% | $125.8461 | $125.85 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.95 | 4.314% | $99.0461 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.32 | 8.677% | $149.2353 | $149.24 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.34 | $938.7204 | $938.73 | $938.75 | $938.60 | |