| 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 | $115.77 | 13.634% | $131.5541 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.40 | 12.551% | $35.341 | $35.34 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.32 | 9.221% | $14.5482 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.37 | 9.464% | $75.9352 | $75.94 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.91 | 12.288% | $208.7546 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.40 | 5.359% | $5.6894 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.92 | 5.653% | $161.5646 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.09 | $633.3871 | $633.38 | $633.40 | $633.40 | |