| 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 | $162.53 | 8.625% | $176.5482 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.59 | 8.502% | $73.3365 | $73.34 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.57 | 8.612% | $134.2118 | $134.21 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.46 | 7.738% | $8.0373 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.46 | 6.778% | $45.3379 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.25 | 11.348% | $101.6051 | $101.61 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.29 | 13.442% | $229.4818 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.15 | $768.5586 | $768.57 | $768.60 | $768.40 | |