| 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 | $72.70 | 8.470% | $78.8577 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.25 | 3.727% | $183.8561 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.51 | 5.353% | $215.4574 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.64 | 8.127% | $218.0273 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.40 | 12.344% | $118.4106 | $118.41 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.38 | 10.772% | $32.5448 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.92 | 9.411% | $254.8401 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.80 | $1,101.9940 | $1,102.00 | $1,102.00 | $1,102.00 | |