| 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 | $150.43 | 13.650% | $170.9637 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.89 | 12.678% | $50.5812 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.95 | 3.568% | $106.6233 | $106.62 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.62 | 9.507% | $16.0099 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.55 | 8.314% | $35.2562 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.97 | 11.158% | $207.8321 | $207.83 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.55 | 3.593% | $95.8753 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.96 | $683.1417 | $683.14 | $683.15 | $683.20 | |