| 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 | $73.96 | 8.500% | $80.2466 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.60 | 8.805% | $76.8163 | $76.82 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.75 | 7.831% | $252.055 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.76 | 9.378% | $34.7385 | $34.74 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.63 | 9.765% | $108.2612 | $108.26 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.65 | 11.345% | $102.0477 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.39 | 11.342% | $145.1788 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.74 | $799.3441 | $799.36 | $799.35 | $799.30 | |