| 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 | $115.45 | 8.795% | $125.6038 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.82 | 7.226% | $189.597 | $189.60 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.51 | 10.125% | $185.5716 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.82 | 8.537% | $10.6583 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.46 | 12.663% | $238.2372 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.57 | 3.618% | $68.9785 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.80 | 13.520% | $162.1066 | $162.11 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.43 | $980.7530 | $980.76 | $980.75 | $980.80 | |