| 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 | $184.35 | 8.684% | $200.359 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.52 | 8.294% | $229.0635 | $229.06 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.87 | 7.116% | $86.6247 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.74 | 9.460% | $12.8506 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.43 | 7.507% | $34.8645 | $34.86 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.76 | 3.502% | $164.3198 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.52 | 13.368% | $157.0374 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.19 | $885.1195 | $885.11 | $885.05 | $885.20 | |