| 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 | $71.80 | 3.743% | $74.4875 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.67 | 6.741% | $197.1186 | $197.12 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.57 | 3.452% | $159.9058 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.44 | 8.299% | $65.4559 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.39 | 5.285% | $137.2811 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.49 | 12.844% | $175.4611 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.55 | 9.835% | $43.4397 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.91 | $853.1497 | $853.16 | $853.15 | $853.20 | |