| 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 | $150.35 | 6.683% | $160.3979 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.92 | 6.773% | $16.9983 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.26 | 5.176% | $193.7973 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.40 | 4.151% | $162.8922 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.79 | 4.536% | $8.1434 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.60 | 12.329% | $39.9891 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.61 | 13.187% | $179.5259 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.93 | $761.7441 | $761.75 | $761.80 | $761.70 | |