| 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 | $170.87 | 9.323% | $186.8002 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.79 | 8.795% | $8.4751 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.65 | 13.384% | $98.2472 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.78 | 8.547% | $94.1971 | $94.20 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.48 | 3.718% | $132.2197 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.84 | 12.496% | $223.687 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.79 | 4.422% | $167.9001 | $167.90 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.20 | $911.5264 | $911.54 | $911.55 | $911.50 | |