| 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 | $158.47 | 12.477% | $178.2423 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.37 | 7.848% | $9.0269 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.71 | 4.866% | $89.8806 | $89.88 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.33 | 13.549% | $219.5243 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.32 | 12.396% | $117.2515 | $117.25 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.40 | 4.658% | $16.1173 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.75 | 12.777% | $88.8119 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.35 | $718.8548 | $718.85 | $718.85 | $718.80 | |