| 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 | $140.61 | 13.450% | $159.522 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 9.396% | $49.5345 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.51 | 11.430% | $126.4842 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.87 | 12.221% | $7.7096 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 7.528% | $19.0755 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.56 | 10.238% | $216.6838 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.44 | 12.564% | $77.0388 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.01 | $656.0484 | $656.04 | $656.10 | $656.00 | |