| 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 | $155.51 | 9.463% | $170.2259 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.84 | 6.846% | $14.7875 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.67 | 8.128% | $153.1849 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.58 | 4.363% | $12.0852 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.68 | 13.721% | $205.4711 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.48 | 7.408% | $249.7021 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.39 | 5.796% | $182.3817 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.15 | $987.8384 | $987.84 | $987.90 | $987.90 | |