| 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 | $140.56 | 12.428% | $158.0288 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.59 | 6.615% | $13.4228 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.75 | 12.760% | $260.1937 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.99 | 11.679% | $35.7261 | $35.73 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.53 | 7.661% | $10.2601 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.84 | 10.597% | $196.6857 | $196.69 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.46 | 7.495% | $121.9638 | $121.96 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.72 | $796.2810 | $796.28 | $796.30 | $796.30 | |