| 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 | $73.73 | 3.625% | $76.4027 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.76 | 12.501% | $87.4808 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.71 | 11.143% | $185.2865 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.41 | 3.206% | $64.4109 | $64.41 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.55 | 7.427% | $125.2062 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.37 | 13.848% | $101.746 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.80 | 10.569% | $133.5674 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.33 | $774.1005 | $774.11 | $774.10 | $774.10 | |