| 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 | $69.95 | 6.445% | $74.4583 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.87 | 9.805% | $177.7414 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.65 | 4.204% | $108.0074 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.62 | 3.430% | $233.3588 | $233.36 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.50 | 6.196% | $122.6564 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.57 | 8.356% | $73.2161 | $73.22 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.88 | 3.500% | $202.7358 | $202.74 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.04 | $992.1742 | $992.19 | $992.15 | $992.20 | |