| 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 | $179.88 | 12.501% | $202.3668 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.63 | 13.315% | $9.7791 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.25 | 11.722% | $183.5034 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.87 | 13.305% | $51.973 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.94 | 4.215% | $131.2484 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.57 | 12.167% | $120.658 | $120.66 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.60 | 10.208% | $165.9732 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.74 | $865.5019 | $865.50 | $865.45 | $865.60 | |