| 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 | $193.28 | 13.736% | $219.8289 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.45 | 11.451% | $145.3878 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.50 | 9.591% | $66.3026 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.99 | 12.334% | $8.9755 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.37 | 12.518% | $157.9415 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.75 | 12.775% | $180.1581 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.54 | 8.448% | $93.8509 | $93.85 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.88 | $872.4453 | $872.45 | $872.50 | $872.50 | |