| 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 | $161.38 | 7.645% | $173.7175 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.94 | 11.160% | $16.6073 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.30 | 10.450% | $204.6639 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.29 | 12.200% | $192.1874 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.64 | 10.642% | $8.453 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.26 | 11.345% | $245.2485 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.62 | 5.267% | $145.9211 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.43 | $986.7987 | $986.80 | $986.75 | $986.80 | |