| 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 | $79.52 | 4.603% | $83.1803 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.70 | 8.458% | $141.7546 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.88 | 12.585% | $60.6608 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.83 | 10.484% | $196.4737 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.55 | 13.818% | $8.5933 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.62 | 9.407% | $47.7233 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.91 | 11.604% | $7.7118 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.01 | $546.0978 | $546.08 | $546.05 | $546.20 | |