| 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 | $63.75 | 11.600% | $71.145 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.45 | 8.628% | $187.329 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.26 | 13.467% | $35.4698 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.93 | 12.675% | $193.7221 | $193.72 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.66 | 13.640% | $106.4352 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.95 | 6.576% | $39.3798 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.52 | 3.446% | $216.7401 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.52 | $850.2210 | $850.23 | $850.25 | $850.10 | |