| 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 | $118.69 | 9.849% | $130.3798 | $130.38 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.66 | 6.831% | $87.2382 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.43 | 8.241% | $53.5035 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.57 | 5.255% | $185.8488 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.84 | 10.826% | $181.5773 | $181.58 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.52 | 4.676% | $31.9471 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.68 | 3.698% | $183.2136 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.39 | $853.7083 | $853.71 | $853.75 | $853.60 | |