| 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 | $156.36 | 13.435% | $177.367 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.75 | 7.664% | $159.0736 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.36 | 3.351% | $36.5449 | $36.54 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.71 | 6.786% | $16.7761 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.46 | 6.457% | $48.3954 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.27 | 7.454% | $81.9552 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.50 | 8.524% | $193.7153 | $193.72 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.41 | $713.8275 | $713.84 | $713.80 | $713.90 | |