| 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 | $79.95 | 6.689% | $85.2979 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.34 | 4.502% | $49.4712 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.46 | 4.772% | $243.553 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.61 | 8.634% | $178.8224 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.79 | 8.516% | $226.5706 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.74 | 6.690% | $142.6872 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.25 | 3.733% | $45.9019 | $45.90 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.14 | $972.3042 | $972.30 | $972.25 | $972.40 | |