| 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 | $132.39 | 6.346% | $140.7915 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.35 | 6.266% | $145.9564 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.55 | 13.730% | $135.9642 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.71 | 6.752% | $77.6194 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.82 | 3.394% | $214.8734 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.54 | 4.749% | $104.2672 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.30 | 6.408% | $89.7019 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.66 | $909.1740 | $909.17 | $909.10 | $909.30 | |