| 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 | $120.25 | 13.250% | $136.1831 | $136.18 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.32 | 4.349% | $161.0314 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.53 | 6.504% | $134.7595 | $134.76 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.25 | 12.134% | $174.088 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.37 | 5.222% | $42.4781 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.42 | 7.352% | $168.9935 | $168.99 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.59 | 5.721% | $65.1136 | $65.11 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.73 | $882.6472 | $882.64 | $882.70 | $882.70 | |