| 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 | $33.80 | 8.738% | $36.7534 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.97 | 11.463% | $85.7931 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.31 | 7.870% | $55.3481 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.47 | 4.219% | $252.6998 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.31 | 4.727% | $104.0044 | $104.00 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.55 | 13.393% | $16.4987 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.39 | 4.370% | $143.3939 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.80 | $694.4914 | $694.48 | $694.50 | $694.50 | |