| 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 | $150.60 | 11.681% | $168.1916 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.40 | 13.192% | $143.0747 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.65 | 10.573% | $196.4329 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.45 | 7.575% | $81.1653 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.93 | 4.245% | $54.1344 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.90 | 11.471% | $26.6416 | $26.64 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.66 | 3.744% | $150.0761 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.59 | $819.7166 | $819.71 | $819.75 | $819.70 | |