| 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 | $138.75 | 4.694% | $145.2629 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.46 | 13.394% | $71.9598 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.71 | 4.135% | $261.0769 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.72 | 12.244% | $40.0936 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.60 | 3.576% | $77.2677 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.86 | 10.678% | $33.0485 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.83 | 7.552% | $160.0696 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.93 | $788.7790 | $788.78 | $788.75 | $788.90 | |