| 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 | $72.73 | 5.696% | $76.8727 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.26 | 5.207% | $210.6875 | $210.69 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.84 | 12.620% | $35.8582 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.58 | 10.683% | $86.9747 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.93 | 3.558% | $219.4705 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.61 | 5.759% | $240.7181 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.74 | 9.726% | $257.5708 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.69 | $1,128.1525 | $1,128.15 | $1,128.05 | $1,128.30 | |