| 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 | $156.33 | 11.758% | $174.7113 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.99 | 5.168% | $9.4546 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.63 | 11.545% | $98.8623 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.34 | 11.276% | $186.2093 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.75 | 8.321% | $78.8035 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.37 | 5.232% | $217.1673 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.26 | 11.689% | $87.4078 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.67 | $852.6161 | $852.61 | $852.55 | $852.70 | |