| 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 | $163.85 | 8.267% | $177.3955 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.27 | 8.319% | $40.3705 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.62 | 12.612% | $99.7968 | $99.80 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.79 | 4.245% | $41.4791 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.79 | 8.625% | $116.0006 | $116.00 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.68 | 13.379% | $275.1482 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.50 | 6.568% | $117.7576 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.50 | $867.9483 | $867.96 | $867.95 | $868.00 | |