| 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 | $150.79 | 12.762% | $170.0338 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.30 | 6.590% | $136.755 | $136.76 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.30 | 13.630% | $94.6538 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.72 | 13.261% | $37.059 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.49 | 7.699% | $65.1471 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.45 | 10.120% | $19.2159 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.38 | 10.582% | $162.9758 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.43 | $685.8404 | $685.85 | $685.85 | $685.90 | |