| 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 | $151.88 | 6.470% | $161.7066 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.40 | 7.743% | $78.0059 | $78.01 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.57 | 7.275% | $260.217 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.76 | 12.497% | $261.848 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.68 | 9.301% | $22.6034 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.48 | 12.232% | $40.9422 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.68 | 6.475% | $11.3715 | $11.37 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.45 | $836.6946 | $836.70 | $836.65 | $836.60 | |