| 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 | $156.40 | 8.858% | $170.2539 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.33 | 8.287% | $11.186 | $11.19 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.43 | 10.354% | $94.2754 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.82 | 12.840% | $56.2169 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.74 | 7.872% | $177.7083 | $177.71 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.68 | 10.121% | $251.8247 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.70 | 10.655% | $109.2165 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.10 | $870.6817 | $870.69 | $870.65 | $870.70 | |