| 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 | $64.99 | 9.465% | $71.1413 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.59 | 3.871% | $72.2838 | $72.28 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.42 | 11.684% | $161.294 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.91 | 7.594% | $174.2054 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.86 | 3.409% | $243.9005 | $243.90 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.49 | 5.265% | $138.4129 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.49 | 13.523% | $227.6023 | $227.60 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.75 | $1,088.8402 | $1,088.83 | $1,088.85 | $1,088.80 | |