| 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 | $137.80 | 3.190% | $142.1958 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.51 | 12.431% | $186.0845 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.67 | 11.549% | $95.564 | $95.56 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.66 | 3.670% | $5.8677 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.75 | 6.506% | $87.0687 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.86 | 7.673% | $163.5122 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.92 | 6.485% | $177.7448 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.17 | $858.0377 | $858.03 | $858.00 | $858.10 | |