| 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 | $69.90 | 4.165% | $72.8113 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.71 | 7.858% | $254.2321 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.65 | 12.542% | $168.4191 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.79 | 4.693% | $256.278 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.90 | 5.674% | $238.7176 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.58 | 5.521% | $79.7528 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.75 | 4.403% | $47.7644 | $47.76 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.28 | $1,117.9753 | $1,117.97 | $1,117.95 | $1,118.00 | |