| 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 | $74.50 | 8.822% | $81.0724 | $81.07 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.82 | 10.545% | $161.1967 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.60 | 7.353% | $19.9677 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 5.705% | $7.7059 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.53 | 7.162% | $256.6851 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.60 | 6.309% | $137.7765 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.44 | 5.218% | $114.0984 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.78 | $778.5027 | $778.52 | $778.50 | $778.60 | |