| 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 | $229.49 | 7.625% | $246.9886 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.46 | 7.778% | $80.2515 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.37 | 4.645% | $65.2671 | $65.27 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.35 | 9.679% | $8.0614 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.56 | 4.112% | $183.8201 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.78 | 5.115% | $59.6843 | $59.68 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.29 | 10.465% | $69.9133 | $69.91 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.30 | $713.9863 | $713.98 | $713.95 | $714.10 | |