| 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 | $140.72 | 12.614% | $158.4704 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.25 | 11.598% | $244.6786 | $244.68 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.61 | 4.392% | $55.9646 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.54 | 12.163% | $52.2007 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.81 | 9.285% | $115.6345 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.26 | 8.205% | $144.194 | $144.19 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.85 | 3.269% | $106.2122 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.04 | $877.3550 | $877.34 | $877.35 | $877.40 | |