| 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 | $150.79 | 3.520% | $156.0978 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.63 | 9.405% | $170.267 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.61 | 11.583% | $156.8969 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.82 | 8.692% | $110.6702 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.97 | 6.751% | $76.8287 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.60 | 9.446% | $146.2199 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.30 | 8.139% | $19.7894 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.72 | $836.7699 | $836.78 | $836.75 | $836.80 | |