| 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 | $122.40 | 7.812% | $131.9619 | $131.96 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.56 | 5.175% | $72.108 | $72.11 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.86 | 7.299% | $10.5797 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.92 | 4.333% | $182.4993 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.75 | 13.124% | $63.0666 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.87 | 5.330% | $36.7286 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.39 | 8.259% | $84.8642 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.75 | $581.8083 | $581.81 | $581.80 | $581.90 | |