| 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 | $76.43 | 3.318% | $78.9659 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.59 | 5.686% | $104.1958 | $104.20 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.91 | 6.490% | $194.7809 | $194.78 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.45 | 8.203% | $42.6861 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.43 | 13.400% | $16.3636 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.43 | 11.342% | $39.4485 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.76 | 9.694% | $76.5225 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.00 | $552.9633 | $552.97 | $552.95 | $553.00 | |