| 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 | $166.93 | 11.577% | $186.2555 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.28 | 4.264% | $159.8159 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.66 | 9.279% | $47.7112 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.45 | 12.497% | $8.381 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.56 | 10.227% | $267.3666 | $267.37 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.78 | 12.465% | $27.8688 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.42 | 3.549% | $9.7543 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.08 | $707.1533 | $707.16 | $707.10 | $707.30 | |