| 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 | $170.56 | 9.502% | $186.7666 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 7.306% | $8.1553 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.48 | 13.354% | $173.9757 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.34 | 9.314% | $165.4358 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.37 | 9.313% | $215.7511 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.94 | 11.554% | $130.4512 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.25 | 8.473% | $131.5235 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.54 | $1,012.0592 | $1,012.07 | $1,012.05 | $1,012.20 | |