| 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 | $74.80 | 12.573% | $84.2046 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.97 | 8.181% | $15.1129 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.91 | 12.812% | $34.8702 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.56 | 5.730% | $60.8582 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.85 | 3.112% | $250.4075 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.53 | 10.326% | $85.5357 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.47 | 7.727% | $9.1245 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.09 | $540.1136 | $540.11 | $540.05 | $540.10 | |