| 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 | $150.71 | 7.338% | $161.7691 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.58 | 9.512% | $9.3961 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.86 | 4.175% | $171.7429 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.55 | 3.802% | $236.2015 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.25 | 13.849% | $156.2578 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.90 | 8.165% | $75.6073 | $75.61 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.84 | 7.657% | $88.1065 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.69 | $899.0812 | $899.09 | $899.05 | $899.10 | |