| 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 | $62.96 | 12.240% | $70.6663 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 9.767% | $8.2874 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.85 | 9.550% | $12.9817 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.55 | 8.261% | $169.4826 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.72 | 13.685% | $17.8713 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.54 | 11.365% | $98.6026 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.61 | 10.584% | $159.9155 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.78 | $537.8074 | $537.81 | $537.80 | $537.90 | |