| 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 | $140.40 | 11.696% | $156.8212 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.39 | 13.460% | $187.6515 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.30 | 4.251% | $148.3492 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.43 | 9.252% | $119.5545 | $119.55 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.45 | 3.219% | $50.0096 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.73 | 8.842% | $46.5082 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.87 | 7.705% | $121.5666 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.57 | $830.4608 | $830.46 | $830.40 | $830.50 | |