| 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 | $166.93 | 12.203% | $187.3005 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.52 | 5.874% | $9.0205 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.43 | 8.521% | $237.0424 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.79 | 7.802% | $257.4204 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.40 | 6.266% | $38.6808 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.48 | 10.741% | $62.5465 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.28 | 13.459% | $28.6824 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.83 | $820.6935 | $820.69 | $820.70 | $820.60 | |