| 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 | $155.92 | 11.253% | $173.4657 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.89 | 7.462% | $86.926 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.42 | 8.685% | $114.5757 | $114.58 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.26 | 10.302% | $209.8606 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.85 | 8.847% | $32.4908 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.80 | 10.582% | $166.7577 | $166.76 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.75 | 8.753% | $6.2533 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.89 | $790.3298 | $790.34 | $790.35 | $790.50 | |