| 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 | $165.31 | 8.800% | $179.8573 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.58 | 10.173% | $83.2688 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.35 | 9.733% | $256.062 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.55 | 13.383% | $26.7017 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.47 | 7.409% | $97.1729 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.89 | 5.585% | $8.3307 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.82 | 5.431% | $260.2248 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.97 | $911.6182 | $911.61 | $911.55 | $911.70 | |