| 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 | $131.63 | 6.638% | $140.3676 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.65 | 4.601% | $19.5081 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.84 | 6.450% | $56.2482 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.25 | 7.245% | $184.7295 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.59 | 8.773% | $136.608 | $136.61 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.88 | 9.192% | $22.7993 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.74 | 10.161% | $76.8263 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.58 | $637.0870 | $637.10 | $637.10 | $637.00 | |