| 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 | $33.66 | 6.335% | $35.7924 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 9.339% | $84.6284 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.52 | 7.189% | $128.1123 | $128.11 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.52 | 8.865% | $141.0019 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.60 | 13.655% | $82.5135 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.90 | 3.427% | $51.6101 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.30 | 11.294% | $264.1007 | $264.10 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.90 | $787.7593 | $787.75 | $787.75 | $787.70 | |