| 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 | $117.57 | 11.449% | $131.0306 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.66 | 12.668% | $24.4039 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.97 | 9.353% | $62.2984 | $62.30 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.63 | 8.774% | $109.4593 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.88 | 7.709% | $97.8859 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.95 | 8.686% | $183.625 | $183.63 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.95 | 5.472% | $79.0513 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.61 | $687.7544 | $687.76 | $687.80 | $687.80 | |