| 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 | $234.97 | 4.419% | $245.3533 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.77 | 6.262% | $77.3269 | $77.33 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.68 | 5.834% | $54.695 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.71 | 7.309% | $79.0975 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.30 | 13.576% | $151.3968 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.86 | 6.333% | $98.7408 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.70 | 4.725% | $33.1978 | $33.20 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.99 | $739.8081 | $739.82 | $739.85 | $739.80 | |