| 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 | $133.26 | 4.653% | $139.4606 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.49 | 12.558% | $36.5701 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.45 | 10.283% | $222.1651 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.77 | 6.646% | $118.1318 | $118.13 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.78 | 6.747% | $36.0591 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.80 | 4.347% | $9.1825 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.91 | 13.768% | $40.8541 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.46 | $602.4233 | $602.42 | $602.40 | $602.60 | |