| 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 | $185.40 | 6.345% | $197.1636 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.65 | 6.577% | $23.0739 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.51 | 10.179% | $137.1839 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.26 | 11.125% | $84.7439 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.34 | 8.734% | $10.1558 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.42 | 10.362% | $273.0577 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.80 | 8.527% | $128.9301 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.38 | $854.3089 | $854.30 | $854.30 | $854.40 | |