| 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 | $128.29 | 6.845% | $137.0715 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.44 | 12.297% | $42.044 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.64 | 4.624% | $180.6229 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.29 | 9.243% | $271.2394 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.40 | 5.806% | $54.3843 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.84 | 9.519% | $216.6724 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.79 | 8.384% | $84.3119 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.69 | $986.3464 | $986.33 | $986.30 | $986.30 | |