| 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 | $66.95 | 5.257% | $70.4696 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.50 | 13.397% | $163.8587 | $163.86 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.42 | 11.634% | $161.2218 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.53 | 13.263% | $158.0359 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.78 | 6.413% | $194.5017 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.46 | 5.867% | $200.5756 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.88 | 10.239% | $239.0863 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.52 | $1,187.7496 | $1,187.76 | $1,187.75 | $1,187.80 | |