| 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 | $134.38 | 10.503% | $148.4939 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.63 | 10.670% | $105.8337 | $105.83 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.43 | 12.766% | $282.3999 | $282.40 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.53 | 9.228% | $55.1929 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.61 | 3.307% | $135.9623 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.32 | 7.213% | $26.0742 | $26.07 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.32 | 4.789% | $24.4368 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.22 | $778.3937 | $778.38 | $778.40 | $778.40 | |