| 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 | $71.93 | 5.338% | $75.7696 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.47 | 4.139% | $75.4695 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.35 | 5.526% | $171.3215 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.53 | 12.369% | $159.0358 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.85 | 4.418% | $244.1815 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.72 | 5.569% | $256.2371 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.98 | 13.412% | $231.3378 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.83 | $1,213.3528 | $1,213.36 | $1,213.35 | $1,213.30 | |