| 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 | $78.28 | 3.116% | $80.7192 | $80.72 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.38 | 3.853% | $162.4053 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.29 | 12.290% | $145.1797 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.36 | 8.496% | $81.7626 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.80 | 13.718% | $10.0072 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.51 | 11.410% | $179.9383 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.26 | 9.487% | $152.4716 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.88 | $812.4839 | $812.49 | $812.45 | $812.50 | |