| 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 | $139.99 | 6.764% | $149.4589 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.30 | 13.124% | $47.8515 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.55 | 8.254% | $33.0716 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.31 | 10.869% | $187.7123 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.55 | 12.503% | $25.3694 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.74 | 3.410% | $133.13 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.38 | 7.284% | $135.5855 | $135.59 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.82 | $712.1792 | $712.18 | $712.15 | $712.30 | |