| 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 | $131.85 | 11.851% | $147.4755 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.47 | 4.624% | $68.4973 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.26 | 8.120% | $50.0163 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.77 | 7.632% | $16.9736 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.31 | 6.801% | $250.2454 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.51 | 10.735% | $172.204 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.59 | 12.403% | $159.1514 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.76 | $864.5635 | $864.57 | $864.55 | $864.60 | |