| 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 | $128.72 | 7.625% | $138.5349 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.84 | 12.526% | $71.8366 | $71.84 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.30 | 5.755% | $237.2085 | $237.21 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.86 | 5.457% | $109.5276 | $109.53 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.86 | 12.813% | $44.9673 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.66 | 7.120% | $211.7334 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.95 | 13.866% | $87.6199 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.19 | $901.4282 | $901.43 | $901.45 | $901.30 | |