| 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 | $175.99 | 6.646% | $187.6863 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.65 | 5.459% | $118.7996 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.70 | 7.401% | $218.7758 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.61 | 11.215% | $57.3981 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.34 | 12.796% | $165.0657 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.45 | 8.858% | $78.8676 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.68 | 7.536% | $160.9599 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.42 | $987.5530 | $987.57 | $987.55 | $987.70 | |