| 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 | $235.74 | 7.365% | $253.1023 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.56 | 7.677% | $139.5063 | $139.51 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.97 | 9.322% | $88.518 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.63 | 9.558% | $197.8946 | $197.89 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.36 | 13.846% | $146.1327 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.44 | 13.832% | $17.5757 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.80 | 8.660% | $22.6013 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.50 | $865.3309 | $865.33 | $865.35 | $865.30 | |