| 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 | $126.89 | 5.284% | $133.5949 | $133.59 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.45 | 6.803% | $199.1342 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.85 | 12.726% | $140.7384 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.41 | 7.698% | $87.6769 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.92 | 13.478% | $172.3958 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.41 | 5.207% | $83.5449 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.70 | 9.616% | $79.6908 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.63 | $896.7759 | $896.77 | $896.85 | $896.70 | |