| 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 | $140.99 | 6.870% | $150.676 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.52 | 11.362% | $40.6694 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.52 | 6.769% | $158.5733 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.99 | 9.293% | $77.5871 | $77.59 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.79 | 8.582% | $33.4324 | $33.43 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.35 | 9.844% | $188.2177 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.78 | 8.597% | $77.9509 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.94 | $727.1068 | $727.11 | $727.10 | $727.20 | |