| 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 | $127.25 | 6.434% | $135.4373 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.67 | 5.428% | $170.4454 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.31 | 13.824% | $9.4588 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.39 | 9.536% | $240.311 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.96 | 11.200% | $204.5635 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.74 | 8.837% | $37.81 | $37.81 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.32 | 8.739% | $28.6201 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.64 | $826.6461 | $826.65 | $826.60 | $826.60 | |