| 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 | $113.50 | 12.109% | $127.2437 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.26 | 7.450% | $38.9614 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.77 | 12.154% | $252.0885 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.54 | 12.686% | $70.4738 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.95 | 11.103% | $68.8283 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.42 | 3.444% | $8.71 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.94 | 5.200% | $132.4889 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.38 | $698.7946 | $698.79 | $698.80 | $698.80 | |