| 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 | $131.28 | 8.190% | $142.0318 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.57 | 3.654% | $87.6602 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.27 | 7.641% | $114.3901 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.67 | 5.200% | $5.9648 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.42 | 3.822% | $53.3853 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.42 | 5.770% | $108.3296 | $108.33 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.36 | 3.828% | $183.1111 | $183.11 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.99 | $694.8729 | $694.87 | $694.90 | $694.90 | |