| 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 | $124.94 | 9.800% | $137.1841 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 13.781% | $84.0842 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.98 | 3.436% | $205.817 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.90 | 3.819% | $125.5172 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.57 | 4.477% | $8.9537 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.68 | 3.599% | $52.504 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.30 | 12.654% | $242.5441 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.27 | $856.6043 | $856.59 | $856.60 | $856.60 | |