| 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 | $57.71 | 6.423% | $61.4167 | $61.42 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.50 | 9.576% | $78.3468 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.38 | 11.582% | $258.1784 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.40 | 12.400% | $30.7976 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.37 | 4.268% | $57.7332 | $57.73 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.84 | 10.229% | $229.1 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.46 | 12.374% | $117.3859 | $117.39 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.66 | $832.9586 | $832.97 | $833.00 | $832.90 | |