| 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 | $126.93 | 12.251% | $142.4802 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.35 | 11.446% | $208.7941 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.98 | 9.569% | $37.2315 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.72 | 7.812% | $50.3698 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.53 | 12.770% | $19.7686 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.32 | 9.330% | $157.7851 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.91 | 13.745% | $69.2821 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.74 | $685.7114 | $685.71 | $685.75 | $685.80 | |