| 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 | $161.50 | 6.865% | $172.587 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.39 | 13.733% | $18.6408 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.32 | 5.649% | $81.6878 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.40 | 7.275% | $219.2701 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.80 | 11.697% | $144.9827 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.32 | 3.827% | $39.7865 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.71 | 8.521% | $165.7224 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.44 | $842.6773 | $842.68 | $842.70 | $842.70 | |