| 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 | $172.37 | 6.398% | $183.3982 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.90 | 3.390% | $9.2017 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.79 | 13.571% | $149.6752 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.43 | 7.597% | $229.6443 | $229.64 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.56 | 7.378% | $138.0452 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.32 | 12.121% | $236.9341 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.52 | 9.790% | $150.9832 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.89 | $1,097.8819 | $1,097.88 | $1,097.95 | $1,097.80 | |