| 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 | $52.25 | 12.500% | $58.7813 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.25 | 7.583% | $41.1505 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.43 | 5.632% | $146.2264 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.77 | 8.607% | $228.911 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.29 | 9.126% | $118.1725 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.27 | 5.708% | $120.7925 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.66 | 5.109% | $104.7516 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.92 | $818.7858 | $818.78 | $818.80 | $818.90 | |