| 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 | $130.83 | 7.303% | $140.3845 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.34 | 11.645% | $82.9969 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.61 | 8.228% | $183.5655 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.28 | 12.288% | $182.221 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.36 | 5.175% | $23.5171 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.89 | 8.571% | $74.7946 | $74.79 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.41 | 3.212% | $149.0484 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.72 | $836.5280 | $836.53 | $836.50 | $836.50 | |