| 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 | $72.33 | 9.440% | $79.158 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.78 | 7.489% | $113.7019 | $113.70 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.79 | 8.717% | $200.8981 | $200.90 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.69 | 3.696% | $45.3048 | $45.30 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.35 | 12.333% | $7.1331 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.83 | 11.287% | $181.2086 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.33 | 4.264% | $81.67 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.10 | $709.0745 | $709.07 | $709.05 | $709.10 | |