| 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 | $72.48 | 8.237% | $78.4502 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.83 | 8.421% | $74.6262 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.91 | 5.715% | $210.2777 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.37 | 7.540% | $97.1839 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.26 | 4.257% | $235.8919 | $235.89 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.44 | 7.681% | $245.9865 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.40 | 13.561% | $235.5255 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.69 | $1,177.9419 | $1,177.95 | $1,178.05 | $1,178.00 | |