| 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 | $114.92 | 12.616% | $129.4183 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.88 | 13.758% | $130.6852 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.90 | 9.542% | $86.4286 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.33 | 3.300% | $145.9939 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.55 | 3.127% | $169.6955 | $169.70 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.26 | 8.133% | $21.9077 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.69 | 12.654% | $156.2398 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.53 | $840.3690 | $840.38 | $840.40 | $840.30 | |