| 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 | $149.54 | 12.478% | $168.1996 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.70 | 5.354% | $179.8393 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.64 | 12.499% | $155.9686 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.95 | 8.451% | $130.087 | $130.09 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.92 | 4.525% | $40.6811 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.78 | 8.544% | $236.3871 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.39 | 13.295% | $38.9622 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.92 | $950.1249 | $950.13 | $950.15 | $950.20 | |