| 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 | $127.42 | 10.280% | $140.5188 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.50 | 13.813% | $24.4698 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.73 | 7.137% | $192.5573 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.69 | 3.821% | $9.022 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.96 | 7.440% | $13.9242 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.62 | 12.137% | $73.5843 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.60 | 9.207% | $264.9362 | $264.94 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.52 | $719.0126 | $719.01 | $718.95 | $719.00 | |