| 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 | $79.92 | 5.726% | $84.4962 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.91 | 7.385% | $194.2702 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.64 | 9.225% | $177.6435 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.93 | 13.392% | $277.731 | $277.73 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.29 | 11.173% | $198.2103 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.51 | 5.825% | $148.6947 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.99 | 6.208% | $158.2393 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.19 | $1,239.2852 | $1,239.28 | $1,239.30 | $1,239.20 | |