| 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 | $132.84 | 5.850% | $140.6111 | $140.61 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.40 | 5.344% | $144.7427 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.34 | 11.164% | $84.8626 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.31 | 5.297% | $159.3249 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.41 | 9.645% | $9.2211 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.66 | 3.460% | $220.018 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.81 | 12.237% | $110.9014 | $110.90 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.77 | $869.6818 | $869.67 | $869.60 | $869.60 | |