| 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 | $70.28 | 5.385% | $74.0646 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.72 | 4.138% | $12.205 | $12.21 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.61 | 12.272% | $8.5439 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.47 | 8.637% | $257.9803 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.99 | 13.692% | $70.4777 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.28 | 5.811% | $144.1992 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.75 | 6.471% | $220.1288 | $220.13 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.10 | $787.5995 | $787.60 | $787.65 | $787.60 | |