| 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 | $126.93 | 4.600% | $132.7688 | $132.77 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.42 | 12.764% | $41.0686 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.64 | 13.851% | $269.417 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.64 | 4.161% | $83.9954 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.60 | 6.831% | $231.3959 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.88 | 6.435% | $39.2532 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.68 | 11.375% | $82.0611 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.79 | $879.9600 | $879.97 | $879.90 | $880.10 | |