| 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 | $164.29 | 8.360% | $178.0246 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.38 | 3.668% | $67.7781 | $67.78 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.64 | 9.689% | $145.4915 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.86 | 3.712% | $8.1518 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.90 | 6.338% | $237.0274 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.47 | 13.803% | $278.2142 | $278.21 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.59 | 9.167% | $24.6608 | $24.66 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.13 | $939.3484 | $939.34 | $939.35 | $939.40 | |