| 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 | $158.73 | 8.835% | $172.7538 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.35 | 4.272% | $9.7494 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.99 | 7.757% | $262.9163 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.27 | 8.650% | $184.9984 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.73 | 6.597% | $29.5593 | $29.56 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.48 | 7.345% | $92.832 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.67 | 9.543% | $268.0189 | $268.02 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.22 | $1,020.8281 | $1,020.83 | $1,020.80 | $1,020.80 | |