| 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 | $151.88 | 6.740% | $162.1167 | $162.12 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 12.420% | $45.4964 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.66 | 13.188% | $49.4179 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.32 | 11.757% | $58.4713 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.45 | 5.535% | $146.1132 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.90 | 6.374% | $67.973 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.30 | 12.208% | $176.5032 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.98 | $706.0917 | $706.09 | $706.00 | $706.10 | |