| 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 | $134.31 | 10.393% | $148.2688 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.82 | 4.805% | $51.1658 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.42 | 11.679% | $65.2429 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.43 | 12.612% | $32.0156 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.55 | 9.380% | $101.2312 | $101.23 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.76 | 12.682% | $198.0499 | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.81 | 7.563% | $269.7788 | $269.78 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.10 | $865.7530 | $865.76 | $865.75 | $865.70 | |