| 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 | $173.42 | 8.671% | $188.4572 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.35 | 8.211% | $161.6131 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.78 | 8.635% | $33.4379 | $33.44 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.88 | 9.465% | $65.5476 | $65.55 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.63 | 7.656% | $84.6499 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.90 | 7.706% | $152.8348 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.89 | 7.424% | $60.0393 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.85 | $746.5798 | $746.58 | $746.60 | $746.40 | |