| 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 | $135.40 | 8.229% | $146.5421 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.55 | 3.666% | $138.4459 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.56 | 10.850% | $27.2248 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.95 | 12.834% | $22.5104 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.72 | 5.190% | $36.522 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.79 | 7.125% | $167.9613 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.31 | 11.813% | $97.6239 | $97.62 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.28 | $636.8304 | $636.82 | $636.75 | $636.70 | |