| 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 | $128.59 | 8.375% | $139.3594 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.92 | 8.666% | $14.0396 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.92 | 5.312% | $82.0591 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.36 | 9.204% | $109.5971 | $109.60 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.40 | 12.253% | $164.3384 | $164.34 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.25 | 13.322% | $46.7453 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.86 | 4.133% | $84.2019 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.30 | $640.3408 | $640.35 | $640.35 | $640.30 | |