| 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 | $69.90 | 3.837% | $72.5821 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.67 | 13.439% | $55.2108 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.41 | 10.381% | $64.4735 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.69 | 6.349% | $168.7652 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.38 | 3.237% | $140.7946 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.86 | 7.399% | $157.7262 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.50 | 5.781% | $256.5189 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.41 | $916.0713 | $916.07 | $916.05 | $916.10 | |