| 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 | $67.60 | 5.665% | $71.4295 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.50 | 10.263% | $190.2037 | $190.20 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.27 | 11.198% | $254.9437 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.83 | 8.118% | $29.0081 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.45 | 5.167% | $67.7801 | $67.78 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.31 | 7.374% | $158.1726 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.33 | 6.391% | $212.0692 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.29 | $983.6069 | $983.60 | $983.60 | $983.60 | |