| 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 | $70.80 | 5.690% | $74.8285 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.91 | 12.143% | $14.4777 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.65 | 10.276% | $67.9852 | $67.99 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.37 | 5.238% | $48.7989 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.38 | 12.109% | $231.3706 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.86 | 13.357% | $114.3319 | $114.33 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.89 | 4.626% | $119.1586 | $119.16 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.86 | $670.9514 | $670.96 | $671.00 | $671.00 | |