| 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 | $136.37 | 3.156% | $140.6738 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.49 | 9.634% | $66.3176 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.56 | 8.700% | $185.3987 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.95 | 13.628% | $18.1237 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.79 | 12.129% | $132.0767 | $132.08 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.71 | 6.542% | $62.5508 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.65 | 5.802% | $53.5887 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.52 | $658.7300 | $658.73 | $658.70 | $658.80 | |