| 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 | $79.36 | 3.346% | $82.0154 | $82.02 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.75 | 5.635% | $15.5812 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.60 | 9.379% | $8.3128 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.74 | 4.369% | $256.4764 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.93 | 9.505% | $167.466 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.76 | 7.200% | $169.1187 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.51 | 13.132% | $263.0432 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.65 | $962.0137 | $962.02 | $962.00 | $962.00 | |