| 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 | $73.95 | 9.618% | $81.0625 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.25 | 11.153% | $170.342 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.71 | 11.436% | $135.6288 | $135.63 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.61 | 4.744% | $142.0433 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.97 | 13.573% | $40.8522 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.45 | 9.299% | $271.5534 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.98 | 12.679% | $29.274 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.92 | $870.7562 | $870.74 | $870.75 | $870.80 | |