| 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 | $116.31 | 6.799% | $124.2179 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.28 | 3.867% | $84.4231 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.52 | 8.520% | $27.6943 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.49 | 13.143% | $32.2344 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.98 | 12.383% | $79.7695 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.57 | 5.499% | $156.7399 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.81 | 6.713% | $9.4014 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.96 | $514.4805 | $514.47 | $514.45 | $514.40 | |