| 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 | $78.36 | 5.403% | $82.5938 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.90 | 12.302% | $95.3444 | $95.34 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.76 | 5.360% | $179.9127 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.48 | 4.577% | $228.4798 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.78 | 12.681% | $251.0307 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.50 | 5.661% | $253.0581 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.82 | 7.721% | $124.7625 | $124.76 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.60 | $1,215.1820 | $1,215.17 | $1,215.20 | $1,215.20 | |