| 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 | $131.58 | 4.375% | $137.3366 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.43 | 6.564% | $113.4161 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.59 | 10.254% | $11.6759 | $11.68 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.27 | 3.174% | $67.3417 | $67.34 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.31 | 9.818% | $31.0895 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.61 | 6.549% | $167.9319 | $167.93 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.75 | 12.195% | $60.3048 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.54 | $589.0965 | $589.10 | $589.15 | $589.00 | |