| 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 | $231.30 | 5.337% | $243.6445 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.31 | 5.400% | $155.2647 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.80 | 9.844% | $87.6555 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.68 | 12.650% | $80.7475 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.42 | 13.106% | $20.8341 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.89 | 11.102% | $36.5414 | $36.54 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.88 | 8.742% | $139.0593 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.28 | $763.7470 | $763.74 | $763.75 | $763.70 | |