| 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 | $131.87 | 11.855% | $147.5032 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.25 | 6.337% | $158.708 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.80 | 12.810% | $75.3571 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.41 | 8.465% | $151.2111 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.59 | 11.711% | $21.8842 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.64 | 6.504% | $185.9986 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.54 | 9.372% | $70.5887 | $70.59 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.10 | $811.2509 | $811.25 | $811.25 | $811.30 | |