| 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 | $75.75 | 7.249% | $81.2411 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.89 | 13.785% | $251.3397 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.67 | 6.872% | $120.4127 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.91 | 3.241% | $153.7362 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.28 | 7.625% | $85.3251 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.25 | 11.334% | $126.0858 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.95 | 9.575% | $256.3507 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.70 | $1,074.4913 | $1,074.50 | $1,074.55 | $1,074.40 | |