| 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 | $169.54 | 9.440% | $185.5446 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.73 | 8.519% | $154.8892 | $154.89 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.97 | 8.844% | $84.8657 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.28 | 12.387% | $276.7867 | $276.79 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.58 | 6.273% | $73.9448 | $73.94 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.58 | 13.303% | $82.2353 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.34 | 5.732% | $62.7414 | $62.74 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.02 | $921.0077 | $921.01 | $921.05 | $920.90 | |