| 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 | $140.35 | 12.744% | $158.2362 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.87 | 13.144% | $219.3523 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.83 | 10.570% | $162.3499 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.43 | 5.775% | $48.0536 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.29 | 3.324% | $110.8563 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.85 | 13.688% | $81.6848 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.59 | 3.524% | $7.8575 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.21 | $788.3906 | $788.39 | $788.40 | $788.50 | |