| 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 | $135.87 | 6.837% | $145.1594 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.82 | 8.808% | $69.4413 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.34 | 5.791% | $8.823 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.73 | 8.486% | $187.3879 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.78 | 4.718% | $15.4773 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.72 | 5.505% | $51.402 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.53 | 9.735% | $105.9272 | $105.93 | $105.95 | $105.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.79 | $583.6181 | $583.62 | $583.65 | $583.60 | |