| 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 | $164.34 | 4.114% | $171.1009 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.87 | 7.339% | $155.502 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.95 | 13.262% | $6.7391 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.68 | 3.300% | $42.0224 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.97 | 8.174% | $22.6841 | $22.68 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.99 | 13.766% | $279.853 | $279.85 | $279.85 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.30 | 5.657% | $81.6729 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.10 | $759.5744 | $759.56 | $759.55 | $759.60 | |