| 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 | $126.97 | 4.806% | $133.0722 | $133.07 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.40 | 5.175% | $79.302 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.57 | 3.845% | $105.4754 | $105.48 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.76 | 8.671% | $75.8089 | $75.81 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.27 | 7.541% | $203.5429 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.80 | 10.845% | $60.7431 | $60.74 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.99 | 12.298% | $199.8792 | $199.88 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.76 | $857.8237 | $857.82 | $857.85 | $857.80 | |