| 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 | $134.37 | 6.247% | $142.7641 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.42 | 3.525% | $71.8671 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.77 | 5.835% | $44.2073 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.28 | 7.872% | $56.3955 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.25 | 13.409% | $84.2062 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.25 | 10.197% | $143.5316 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.98 | 5.684% | $250.4499 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.32 | $793.4217 | $793.43 | $793.40 | $793.40 | |