| 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 | $156.33 | 4.596% | $163.5149 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.68 | 3.495% | $8.9834 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.40 | 5.466% | $16.2418 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.47 | 4.546% | $140.583 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.56 | 10.647% | $231.8719 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.80 | 4.476% | $133.5203 | $133.52 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.80 | 5.579% | $178.2174 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.04 | $872.9327 | $872.92 | $872.90 | $872.90 | |