| 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 | $167.31 | 11.329% | $186.2645 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 7.325% | $75.8788 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.79 | 6.491% | $42.3728 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.67 | 8.744% | $239.9654 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.33 | 3.747% | $180.8621 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.56 | 9.257% | $8.2598 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.31 | 7.340% | $242.9212 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.67 | $976.5246 | $976.52 | $976.45 | $976.70 | |