| 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 | $127.26 | 3.478% | $131.6861 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.50 | 13.544% | $160.6648 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.70 | 10.733% | $99.3275 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.44 | 8.628% | $69.9999 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.99 | 3.515% | $60.0283 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.46 | 6.660% | $183.9458 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.34 | 3.452% | $72.7681 | $72.77 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.69 | $778.4205 | $778.43 | $778.45 | $778.40 | |