| 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 | $135.73 | 11.608% | $151.4855 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.57 | 13.776% | $157.6594 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.79 | 12.468% | $278.6845 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.82 | 7.648% | $31.0242 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.32 | 6.440% | $197.2546 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.35 | 10.853% | $38.078 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.68 | 3.656% | $17.2898 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.26 | $871.4760 | $871.47 | $871.50 | $871.60 | |