| 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 | $121.50 | 12.570% | $136.7726 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.46 | 3.444% | $64.6111 | $64.61 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.85 | 10.500% | $141.2743 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.41 | 3.363% | $49.0044 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.46 | 7.669% | $269.6678 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.77 | 7.201% | $67.2901 | $67.29 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.27 | 13.198% | $82.9402 | $82.94 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.72 | $811.5605 | $811.55 | $811.50 | $811.60 | |