| 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 | $148.74 | 6.420% | $158.2891 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.64 | 6.176% | $173.7464 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.99 | 11.119% | $17.7679 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.47 | 6.496% | $217.7524 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.62 | 12.594% | $10.8315 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.55 | 10.432% | $44.7802 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.74 | 12.826% | $127.2 | $127.20 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.75 | $750.3675 | $750.37 | $750.40 | $750.40 | |