| 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 | $140.50 | 10.435% | $155.1612 | $155.16 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.67 | 4.356% | $128.0135 | $128.01 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.61 | 5.810% | $58.8409 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.47 | 11.873% | $9.4756 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.58 | 3.778% | $100.2288 | $100.23 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.61 | 12.405% | $58.0122 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.57 | 7.769% | $57.7319 | $57.73 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.01 | $567.4641 | $567.46 | $567.50 | $567.40 | |