| 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 | $145.64 | 7.132% | $156.027 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.76 | 4.188% | $64.3465 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.85 | 11.807% | $169.7789 | $169.78 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.97 | 12.620% | $216.1966 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.96 | 6.146% | $210.1266 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.83 | 8.525% | $54.078 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.67 | 5.126% | $5.9606 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.68 | $876.5142 | $876.53 | $876.60 | $876.50 | |