| 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 | $131.27 | 8.554% | $142.4988 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.58 | 5.428% | $103.9309 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.92 | 6.216% | $117.8148 | $117.81 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.47 | 10.685% | $33.7257 | $33.73 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.67 | 8.703% | $26.817 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.25 | 10.728% | $89.9665 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.52 | 9.484% | $93.6307 | $93.63 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.68 | $608.3844 | $608.39 | $608.40 | $608.30 | |