| 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 | $70.78 | 6.495% | $75.3772 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.38 | 12.536% | $153.4766 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.96 | 9.581% | $265.1422 | $265.14 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.51 | 3.330% | $120.3898 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.95 | 6.201% | $195.3567 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.28 | 13.252% | $79.5935 | $79.59 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.34 | 11.177% | $158.2493 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.20 | $1,047.5853 | $1,047.59 | $1,047.65 | $1,047.60 | |