| 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 | $25.55 | 11.401% | $28.463 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.94 | 12.449% | $70.7754 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.81 | 7.287% | $79.1885 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.37 | 4.530% | $69.3766 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.37 | 7.176% | $159.017 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.48 | 4.483% | $174.9881 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.80 | 11.429% | $231.5495 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.32 | $813.3581 | $813.37 | $813.40 | $813.40 | |