| 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 | $171.76 | 9.378% | $187.8677 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.95 | 8.773% | $217.4916 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.94 | 12.629% | $8.9427 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.34 | 9.450% | $168.9251 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.34 | 7.523% | $39.0739 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.49 | 7.172% | $240.5904 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.34 | 12.515% | $116.273 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.16 | $979.1644 | $979.16 | $979.15 | $979.20 | |