| 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 | $132.61 | 6.142% | $140.7549 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.68 | 13.331% | $64.236 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.34 | 8.497% | $211.938 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.28 | 6.159% | $80.9781 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.60 | 4.575% | $38.2745 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.90 | 11.472% | $276.3391 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.32 | 10.573% | $82.1779 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.73 | $894.6985 | $894.70 | $894.75 | $894.70 | |