| 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 | $127.88 | 11.336% | $142.3765 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.31 | 10.614% | $30.2087 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.74 | 13.126% | $46.0875 | $46.09 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.91 | 3.578% | $187.383 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.38 | 10.532% | $189.4297 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.62 | 13.593% | $16.6073 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.78 | 11.417% | $260.4707 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.62 | $872.5634 | $872.57 | $872.60 | $872.60 | |