| 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 | $151.89 | 10.626% | $168.0298 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.36 | 8.682% | $137.3306 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.30 | 12.191% | $94.577 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.54 | 8.193% | $54.6807 | $54.68 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.80 | 9.518% | $250.5772 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.51 | 9.682% | $139.8555 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.57 | 6.176% | $8.0375 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.97 | $853.0883 | $853.10 | $853.20 | $853.10 | |