| 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 | $170.88 | 8.750% | $185.832 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.39 | 4.712% | $131.2984 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.79 | 3.157% | $115.3192 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.95 | 6.240% | $124.2477 | $124.25 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.63 | 10.215% | $10.6137 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.66 | 8.692% | $94.1925 | $94.19 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.51 | 9.300% | $201.6694 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.81 | $863.1729 | $863.17 | $863.15 | $863.10 | |