| 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 | $111.73 | 12.284% | $125.4549 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.41 | 12.508% | $178.2239 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.58 | 6.664% | $60.3505 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.38 | 9.281% | $141.3878 | $141.39 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.56 | 9.818% | $241.1164 | $241.12 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.44 | 10.809% | $22.6494 | $22.65 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.60 | 11.615% | $9.5989 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.70 | $778.7818 | $778.78 | $778.75 | $778.80 | |