| 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 | $178.99 | 9.744% | $196.4308 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.39 | 12.723% | $8.3302 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.79 | 9.259% | $28.1779 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.83 | 11.369% | $6.4928 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.28 | 13.725% | $134.5139 | $134.51 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.47 | 11.122% | $201.6531 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.74 | 11.307% | $127.7137 | $127.71 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.49 | $703.3124 | $703.30 | $703.35 | $703.30 | |