| 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 | $75.74 | 7.425% | $81.3637 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.85 | 13.758% | $164.7785 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.78 | 6.322% | $266.6343 | $266.63 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.48 | 3.652% | $6.7166 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.28 | 12.404% | $249.8516 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.54 | 10.838% | $49.3672 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.73 | 13.406% | $251.4551 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.40 | $1,070.1670 | $1,070.17 | $1,070.15 | $1,070.30 | |