| 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 | $156.75 | 13.236% | $177.4974 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.37 | 13.228% | $8.3449 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.52 | 12.138% | $44.3169 | $44.32 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.40 | 11.626% | $192.4432 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.81 | 7.584% | $210.6602 | $210.66 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.55 | 7.426% | $33.8929 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.81 | 11.864% | $206.7359 | $206.74 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.21 | $873.8914 | $873.89 | $873.90 | $873.80 | |