| 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 | $73.41 | 8.261% | $79.4744 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.96 | 11.728% | $8.8935 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.53 | 5.847% | $77.8293 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.98 | 4.633% | $79.5002 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.70 | 10.298% | $25.0376 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.33 | 4.231% | $179.6213 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.73 | 12.832% | $269.3638 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.64 | $719.7201 | $719.71 | $719.70 | $719.70 | |