| 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 | $128.32 | 11.651% | $143.2706 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.57 | 3.793% | $54.564 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.58 | 3.840% | $222.8199 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 7.800% | $8.3976 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.55 | 10.524% | $48.1332 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.31 | 7.589% | $265.0025 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.90 | 6.436% | $187.2209 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.02 | $929.4087 | $929.40 | $929.35 | $929.40 | |