| 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 | $127.75 | 9.600% | $140.014 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.95 | 5.695% | $79.2184 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.37 | 10.544% | $96.5823 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.28 | 6.453% | $5.6207 | $5.62 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.56 | 10.532% | $118.8882 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.86 | 5.460% | $46.2548 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.39 | 5.855% | $52.2818 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.16 | $538.8602 | $538.85 | $538.85 | $538.90 | |