| 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 | $70.55 | 8.499% | $76.546 | $76.55 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.74 | 13.848% | $112.4135 | $112.41 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.88 | 5.445% | $226.5802 | $226.58 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.64 | 4.275% | $54.8904 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.41 | 4.197% | $220.2829 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.85 | 13.253% | $281.8301 | $281.83 | $281.85 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.89 | 9.129% | $268.3373 | $268.34 | $268.35 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.96 | $1,240.8804 | $1,240.88 | $1,240.95 | $1,240.80 | |