| 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 | $163.56 | 9.730% | $179.4744 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.68 | 10.852% | $19.5986 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.51 | 11.375% | $203.2705 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.72 | 13.352% | $11.0178 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.83 | 5.413% | $235.9459 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.89 | 12.671% | $76.4923 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.61 | 5.645% | $73.5395 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.80 | $799.3390 | $799.34 | $799.30 | $799.30 | |