| 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 | $79.65 | 12.580% | $89.67 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.72 | 9.575% | $77.4914 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.78 | 7.311% | $219.7515 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.41 | 5.502% | $61.6237 | $61.62 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.55 | 7.775% | $260.3305 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.87 | 11.615% | $248.7564 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.74 | 7.120% | $108.9839 | $108.98 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.72 | $1,066.6074 | $1,066.60 | $1,066.60 | $1,066.70 | |