| 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 | $68.52 | 4.500% | $71.6034 | $71.60 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.97 | 5.730% | $125.787 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.91 | 3.228% | $173.3301 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.32 | 9.305% | $262.6818 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.67 | 11.473% | $270.5115 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.73 | 11.436% | $97.7628 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.30 | 6.196% | $247.7553 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.42 | $1,249.4319 | $1,249.43 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.50 | |