| 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 | $81.35 | 3.872% | $84.4999 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.59 | 8.427% | $153.5218 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.29 | 6.170% | $75.6886 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.98 | 9.773% | $266.7264 | $266.73 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.33 | 5.439% | $174.3223 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.26 | 13.555% | $264.8784 | $264.88 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.50 | 12.210% | $260.8883 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.30 | $1,280.5257 | $1,280.53 | $1,280.55 | $1,280.50 | |