| 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 | $78.95 | 7.140% | $84.587 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.79 | 11.588% | $186.1176 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.43 | 11.743% | $279.838 | $279.84 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.62 | 9.580% | $52.182 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.82 | 9.547% | $177.269 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.74 | 3.428% | $233.4784 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.55 | 3.260% | $244.2615 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.90 | $1,257.7335 | $1,257.74 | $1,257.75 | $1,257.80 | |