| 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 | $140.47 | 8.340% | $152.1852 | $152.19 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.48 | 5.699% | $187.5946 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.83 | 6.738% | $7.2902 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.55 | 12.142% | $49.9593 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.58 | 8.526% | $20.1641 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.64 | 5.127% | $187.7989 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.32 | 7.388% | $159.2779 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.87 | $764.2702 | $764.27 | $764.30 | $764.40 | |