| 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 | $33.37 | 4.270% | $34.7949 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.39 | 7.767% | $70.4688 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.26 | 13.870% | $120.9983 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.64 | 12.371% | $118.7087 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.64 | 4.242% | $154.9453 | $154.95 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.31 | 3.595% | $12.7525 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.55 | 3.526% | $249.0318 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.16 | $761.7003 | $761.70 | $761.70 | $761.70 | |