| 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 | $130.72 | 9.760% | $143.4783 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.72 | 10.111% | $247.4414 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.25 | 4.435% | $98.43 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.73 | 10.211% | $68.0333 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.61 | 5.506% | $12.2492 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.60 | 6.678% | $59.313 | $59.31 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.93 | 6.625% | $148.1341 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.56 | $777.0793 | $777.07 | $777.15 | $776.90 | |