| 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 | $166.96 | 8.864% | $181.7593 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.84 | 8.796% | $185.8671 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.54 | 11.515% | $147.802 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.95 | 7.344% | $236.1031 | $236.10 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.47 | 9.406% | $155.8707 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.79 | 7.254% | $18.0079 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.48 | 8.505% | $62.3687 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.03 | $987.7788 | $987.78 | $987.70 | $987.90 | |