| 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 | $117.99 | 9.634% | $129.3572 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.84 | 9.523% | $188.2043 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.69 | 13.188% | $53.9794 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.77 | 5.643% | $260.6952 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.31 | 5.685% | $100.7284 | $100.73 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.72 | 11.360% | $9.7106 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.97 | 9.322% | $154.1112 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.29 | $896.7863 | $896.79 | $896.80 | $896.80 | |