| 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 | $172.65 | 8.524% | $187.3667 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.62 | 8.815% | $130.1645 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.94 | 7.815% | $161.6578 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.55 | 10.854% | $28.3232 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.80 | 5.725% | $177.4066 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.70 | 11.499% | $122.3144 | $122.31 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.85 | 7.585% | $128.9406 | $128.94 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.11 | $936.1738 | $936.17 | $936.10 | $936.20 | |