| 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 | $149.97 | 11.666% | $167.4655 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.87 | 13.676% | $137.4002 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.51 | 11.843% | $222.0195 | $222.02 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.73 | 8.693% | $199.7016 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.84 | 10.825% | $66.3177 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.62 | 10.589% | $18.3799 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.64 | 10.707% | $85.9529 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.18 | $897.2373 | $897.24 | $897.20 | $897.30 | |