| 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 | $128.61 | 10.613% | $142.2594 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.89 | 11.708% | $30.0383 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.59 | 7.811% | $44.8386 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.80 | 6.498% | $124.3897 | $124.39 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.32 | 4.293% | $228.7354 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.48 | 3.821% | $165.5737 | $165.57 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.71 | 11.426% | $45.3615 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.40 | $781.1966 | $781.20 | $781.20 | $781.20 | |