| 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 | $138.53 | 6.873% | $148.0512 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.91 | 11.167% | $169.9855 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.86 | 10.180% | $18.5763 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.93 | 8.538% | $41.1685 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.93 | 10.581% | $183.4871 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.47 | 3.462% | $5.6594 | $5.66 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.61 | 11.748% | $273.3468 | $273.35 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.24 | $840.2748 | $840.29 | $840.30 | $840.40 | |