| 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 | $74.29 | 6.704% | $79.2704 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.93 | 3.201% | $247.6102 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.53 | 8.156% | $158.481 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.39 | 6.749% | $110.3678 | $110.37 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.27 | 5.275% | $5.548 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.83 | 6.458% | $225.51 | $225.51 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.30 | 10.873% | $171.077 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.54 | $997.8644 | $997.87 | $997.85 | $997.90 | |