| 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 | $114.96 | 12.871% | $129.7565 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.43 | 11.682% | $86.4754 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.96 | 9.752% | $26.2966 | $26.30 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.92 | 4.433% | $10.3598 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.33 | 6.499% | $162.2299 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.52 | 13.258% | $25.5057 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.69 | 6.449% | $97.6031 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.81 | $538.2270 | $538.24 | $538.25 | $538.30 | |