| 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 | $140.75 | 12.442% | $158.2621 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.61 | 11.259% | $168.6798 | $168.68 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.38 | 6.307% | $39.7376 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.94 | 3.827% | $148.4103 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.66 | 11.464% | $160.1292 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.64 | 13.655% | $21.1853 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.41 | 9.106% | $86.6411 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.39 | $783.0454 | $783.05 | $783.10 | $783.00 | |