| 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 | $74.70 | 6.109% | $79.2634 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.38 | 7.601% | $30.5372 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.72 | 10.391% | $220.4729 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.81 | 4.619% | $87.6812 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.34 | 12.194% | $142.8678 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.27 | 13.849% | $73.1708 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.52 | 3.695% | $74.1627 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.74 | $708.1560 | $708.15 | $708.10 | $708.30 | |