| 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 | $132.70 | 8.534% | $144.0246 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.39 | 7.459% | $265.8428 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.77 | 3.586% | $164.4635 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.35 | 6.378% | $126.9621 | $126.96 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.94 | 6.533% | $41.484 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.31 | 9.613% | $8.0127 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.59 | 7.546% | $117.8597 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.05 | $868.6494 | $868.63 | $868.60 | $868.70 | |