| 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 | $158.67 | 7.630% | $170.7765 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.81 | 9.771% | $164.4479 | $164.45 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.95 | 13.524% | $9.0252 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.32 | 8.772% | $227.6816 | $227.68 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.38 | 13.693% | $14.0752 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.46 | 10.308% | $173.691 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.76 | 9.685% | $86.3879 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.35 | $846.0853 | $846.10 | $846.20 | $846.10 | |