| 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 | $131.25 | 12.362% | $147.4751 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.60 | 5.616% | $175.9563 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.33 | 6.125% | $120.2715 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.96 | 5.702% | $27.4402 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.76 | 9.825% | $63.4349 | $63.43 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.41 | 8.278% | $39.424 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.34 | 4.154% | $98.2589 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.65 | $672.2609 | $672.26 | $672.25 | $672.30 | |