| 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 | $161.33 | 5.512% | $170.2225 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.45 | 8.150% | $181.0972 | $181.10 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.74 | 9.756% | $140.2023 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.97 | 12.104% | $16.782 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.60 | 12.149% | $219.3634 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.76 | 6.454% | $17.8417 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.92 | 5.385% | $39.962 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.77 | $785.4711 | $785.46 | $785.45 | $785.50 | |