| 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 | $165.50 | 7.775% | $178.3676 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.42 | 13.259% | $86.5525 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.93 | 6.831% | $73.6386 | $73.64 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.36 | 7.300% | $8.9703 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.35 | 11.483% | $125.2512 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.47 | 13.105% | $243.7073 | $243.71 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.84 | 7.179% | $267.776 | $267.78 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.87 | $984.2635 | $984.27 | $984.25 | $984.40 | |