| 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 | $131.32 | 9.238% | $143.4513 | $143.45 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.34 | 5.153% | $40.3157 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.29 | 8.214% | $5.7245 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.73 | 5.676% | $181.4774 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.55 | 7.796% | $63.1146 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.49 | 8.170% | $15.6738 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.42 | 8.546% | $86.2072 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.14 | $535.9645 | $535.96 | $535.90 | $536.00 | |