| 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 | $133.61 | 4.217% | $139.2443 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.60 | 10.375% | $105.5185 | $105.52 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.38 | 3.185% | $130.4052 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.85 | 8.672% | $95.4684 | $95.47 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.35 | 9.198% | $83.3727 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.62 | 5.336% | $23.827 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.82 | 13.249% | $19.0485 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.23 | $596.8846 | $596.89 | $596.85 | $596.80 | |