| 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 | $34.75 | 6.125% | $36.8784 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.69 | 4.609% | $245.5069 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.33 | 6.869% | $172.4118 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.30 | 12.593% | $73.5232 | $73.52 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.42 | 6.687% | $12.1837 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.81 | 13.133% | $150.2519 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.41 | 10.840% | $86.9096 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.71 | $777.6655 | $777.66 | $777.65 | $777.70 | |