| 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 | $71.49 | 3.291% | $73.8427 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.91 | 8.376% | $7.4888 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.36 | 10.125% | $42.244 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.78 | 9.242% | $159.253 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.79 | 5.839% | $249.5578 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.56 | 3.738% | $236.0662 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.36 | 13.686% | $213.0021 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.25 | $981.4546 | $981.45 | $981.45 | $981.50 | |