| 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 | $137.79 | 6.342% | $146.5286 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.86 | 12.152% | $81.7139 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.40 | 10.191% | $64.3515 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.81 | 12.599% | $7.668 | $7.67 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.59 | 9.295% | $88.0808 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.35 | 4.375% | $139.1841 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.40 | 8.761% | $29.8005 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.20 | $557.3274 | $557.32 | $557.35 | $557.40 | |