| 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 | $123.73 | 12.186% | $138.8077 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.81 | 11.612% | $73.4519 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.98 | 5.420% | $49.5263 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.89 | 9.855% | $198.7167 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.86 | 7.241% | $9.5016 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.27 | 5.103% | $70.7028 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.45 | 11.578% | $96.4592 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.99 | $637.1662 | $637.17 | $637.15 | $637.20 | |