| 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 | $154.50 | 4.380% | $161.2671 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.99 | 8.506% | $260.4035 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.55 | 5.449% | $44.8685 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.77 | 3.549% | $74.3171 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.97 | 6.581% | $245.1043 | $245.10 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.62 | 8.291% | $21.2467 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.70 | 11.832% | $35.4507 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.10 | $842.6579 | $842.66 | $842.60 | $842.70 | |