| 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 | $115.43 | 11.573% | $128.7887 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.60 | 12.446% | $40.0308 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.58 | 12.611% | $202.2268 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.51 | 11.752% | $49.7408 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.95 | 10.661% | $87.3669 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.38 | 7.136% | $208.251 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.81 | 11.448% | $146.8996 | $146.90 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.26 | $863.3046 | $863.31 | $863.35 | $863.30 | |