| 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 | $62.35 | 12.541% | $70.1693 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.61 | 5.735% | $8.0464 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.47 | 7.499% | $106.9293 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.34 | 8.674% | $190.549 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.86 | 8.765% | $180.3976 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.69 | 4.314% | $74.7827 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.89 | 7.158% | $80.2506 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.21 | $711.1249 | $711.13 | $711.15 | $711.10 | |