| 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 | $78.75 | 6.252% | $83.6735 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.97 | 8.483% | $85.669 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.35 | 13.842% | $245.1587 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.39 | 9.590% | $223.991 | $223.99 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.54 | 12.729% | $65.9916 | $65.99 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.88 | 5.121% | $260.5739 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.97 | 11.856% | $79.3842 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.85 | $1,044.4419 | $1,044.43 | $1,044.40 | $1,044.60 | |