| 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 | $155.61 | 10.684% | $172.2354 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.80 | 6.254% | $39.1015 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.60 | 5.741% | $127.5236 | $127.52 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.60 | 3.325% | $26.4512 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.32 | 4.104% | $65.9187 | $65.92 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.93 | 7.332% | $243.5685 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.77 | 6.136% | $163.2053 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.63 | $838.0042 | $838.01 | $837.95 | $838.00 | |