| 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 | $168.63 | 10.560% | $186.4373 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.95 | 8.509% | $131.2416 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.73 | 6.426% | $157.2231 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.67 | 12.308% | $177.076 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.53 | 12.625% | $89.5707 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.33 | 10.745% | $86.7466 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.82 | 13.828% | $37.3583 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.66 | $865.6536 | $865.66 | $865.65 | $865.60 | |