| 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 | $140.92 | 8.868% | $153.4168 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.28 | 4.285% | $40.9631 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.87 | 3.109% | $43.1717 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.36 | 8.724% | $113.4644 | $113.46 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.35 | 9.335% | $49.5834 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.90 | 4.692% | $50.1475 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.68 | 13.291% | $177.5043 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.36 | $628.2512 | $628.24 | $628.20 | $628.30 | |