| 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 | $126.74 | 3.754% | $131.4978 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.94 | 8.199% | $46.4607 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.51 | 11.775% | $88.8723 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.44 | 11.709% | $26.1846 | $26.18 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.28 | 9.816% | $188.0928 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.63 | 3.435% | $232.346 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.98 | 6.625% | $41.5624 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.52 | $755.0166 | $755.01 | $755.00 | $755.10 | |