| 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 | $133.52 | 5.162% | $140.4123 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.26 | 7.350% | $14.2346 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.45 | 5.475% | $101.7306 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.59 | 13.634% | $104.0774 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.87 | 7.823% | $40.8326 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.85 | 4.116% | $161.2236 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.60 | 3.406% | $9.927 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.14 | $572.4381 | $572.43 | $572.50 | $572.30 | |