| 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 | $131.54 | 11.873% | $147.1577 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 8.180% | $39.2477 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.66 | 11.488% | $58.7096 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.53 | 11.849% | $6.1852 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.68 | 11.397% | $83.1913 | $83.19 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.99 | 4.690% | $15.693 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.56 | 12.517% | $158.1539 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.24 | $508.3384 | $508.34 | $508.35 | $508.40 | |