| 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 | $162.73 | 9.718% | $178.5441 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.49 | 13.655% | $180.1318 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.42 | 5.731% | $181.2441 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.72 | 13.813% | $7.6482 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.36 | 5.590% | $9.8832 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.25 | 4.665% | $261.9242 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.56 | 10.625% | $37.1258 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.53 | $856.5014 | $856.49 | $856.55 | $856.30 | |