| 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 | $72.87 | 8.477% | $79.0472 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.33 | 9.160% | $104.0622 | $104.06 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.81 | 10.197% | $36.1556 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.33 | 11.158% | $240.4681 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.95 | 8.617% | $11.8936 | $11.89 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.32 | 8.590% | $256.6199 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.78 | 5.692% | $240.7452 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.39 | $968.9918 | $969.00 | $968.95 | $969.00 | |