| 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 | $74.82 | 5.759% | $79.1289 | $79.13 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.88 | 10.200% | $218.0638 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.36 | 5.104% | $180.1062 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.77 | 8.834% | $141.2339 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.61 | 6.213% | $251.3106 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.61 | 11.841% | $20.8136 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.33 | 7.126% | $92.4819 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.38 | $983.1389 | $983.13 | $983.15 | $983.10 | |