| 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 | $70.63 | 9.789% | $77.544 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.51 | 6.249% | $40.9165 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.37 | 8.511% | $69.8485 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.35 | 12.755% | $34.2211 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.54 | 7.726% | $137.3937 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.41 | 10.131% | $156.8376 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.57 | 10.873% | $179.1375 | $179.14 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.38 | $695.8989 | $695.90 | $695.90 | $695.70 | |