| 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 | $142.72 | 3.545% | $147.7794 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.48 | 5.151% | $102.5012 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.29 | 9.565% | $77.0132 | $77.01 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.83 | 3.119% | $57.5713 | $57.57 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.77 | 10.681% | $62.8336 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.80 | 10.821% | $15.2933 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.98 | 13.636% | $9.0682 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $444.87 | $472.0602 | $472.05 | $472.05 | $472.10 | |