| 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 | $152.70 | 11.376% | $170.0712 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.67 | 12.842% | $209.5137 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.32 | 5.720% | $127.2023 | $127.20 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.30 | 9.291% | $7.9782 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.68 | 11.225% | $271.0331 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.33 | 12.542% | $44.2628 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.48 | 11.120% | $77.2062 | $77.21 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.48 | $907.2675 | $907.26 | $907.25 | $907.30 | |