| 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 | $133.44 | 3.694% | $138.3693 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.77 | 9.307% | $149.4992 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.47 | 4.371% | $106.949 | $106.95 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.32 | 11.710% | $255.0563 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.50 | 9.382% | $68.3638 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.81 | 9.620% | $87.4877 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.76 | 5.545% | $57.7964 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.07 | $863.5217 | $863.53 | $863.50 | $863.60 | |