| 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 | $73.25 | 8.371% | $79.3818 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.97 | 8.457% | $76.9719 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.64 | 8.655% | $204.9668 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.71 | 6.503% | $40.1623 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.57 | 5.833% | $12.2449 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.77 | 7.473% | $234.044 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.35 | 6.841% | $224.74 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.26 | $872.5117 | $872.50 | $872.50 | $872.50 | |