| 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 | $59.99 | 4.733% | $62.8293 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.99 | 12.263% | $79.6955 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.89 | 3.311% | $114.5616 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.56 | 8.471% | $235.9895 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.59 | 7.532% | $10.3123 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.52 | 6.485% | $261.442 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.35 | 4.789% | $87.3416 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.89 | $852.1718 | $852.17 | $852.20 | $852.10 | |