| 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 | $140.73 | 6.692% | $150.1477 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.33 | 4.251% | $150.4655 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.92 | 5.430% | $177.0381 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.35 | 6.369% | $224.8109 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.73 | 8.374% | $52.8107 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.68 | 8.831% | $49.714 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.94 | 4.588% | $31.3136 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.68 | $836.3005 | $836.30 | $836.25 | $836.20 | |