| 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 | $185.29 | 10.729% | $205.1698 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.79 | 12.802% | $49.396 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.49 | 3.696% | $127.0172 | $127.02 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.62 | 7.747% | $15.7526 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.57 | 12.781% | $133.7244 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.69 | 3.625% | $131.2825 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.27 | 5.822% | $93.4091 | $93.41 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.72 | $755.7516 | $755.75 | $755.70 | $755.80 | |