| 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 | $156.97 | 8.797% | $170.7787 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.51 | 8.527% | $111.251 | $111.25 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.85 | 11.595% | $29.9633 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.38 | 10.532% | $260.1702 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.43 | 11.295% | $48.3354 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.81 | 11.760% | $69.0789 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.69 | 4.683% | $219.5098 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.64 | $909.0873 | $909.09 | $909.10 | $909.20 | |