| 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 | $78.56 | 7.406% | $84.3782 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.40 | 11.721% | $48.4869 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.27 | 3.385% | $58.1747 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.78 | 5.551% | $195.0371 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.68 | 3.355% | $112.3262 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.49 | 10.474% | $106.5964 | $106.60 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.38 | 6.636% | $180.6201 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.56 | $785.6196 | $785.63 | $785.65 | $785.60 | |