| 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 | $13.42 | 7.425% | $14.4164 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.89 | 7.125% | $47.0172 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.72 | 6.293% | $157.016 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.55 | 12.381% | $74.7896 | $74.79 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.64 | 3.701% | $7.9228 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.39 | 4.372% | $254.031 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.61 | 8.869% | $184.6527 | $184.65 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.22 | $739.8457 | $739.85 | $739.80 | $739.80 | |