| 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 | $68.98 | 4.444% | $72.0455 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.94 | 5.321% | $262.1861 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.56 | 6.496% | $115.6121 | $115.61 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.67 | 9.630% | $261.6539 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.41 | 13.581% | $86.7872 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.52 | 12.620% | $230.3304 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.84 | 3.352% | $254.0806 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.92 | $1,282.6958 | $1,282.70 | $1,282.75 | $1,282.70 | |