| 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 | $142.34 | 11.590% | $158.8372 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.49 | 12.430% | $50.0201 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.80 | 13.551% | $234.8235 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.93 | 5.182% | $6.2373 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.35 | 5.435% | $80.4996 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.28 | 7.239% | $138.6386 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.64 | 3.726% | $144.843 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.83 | $813.8993 | $813.90 | $813.90 | $813.70 | |