| 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 | $130.76 | 7.625% | $140.7305 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.43 | 8.288% | $29.7034 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.84 | 10.758% | $88.4292 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.75 | 4.109% | $13.2739 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.33 | 6.423% | $20.5716 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.81 | 10.777% | $24.1605 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.73 | 3.674% | $137.6065 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $424.65 | $454.4756 | $454.47 | $454.45 | $454.50 | |