| 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 | $120.60 | 4.325% | $125.816 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.87 | 3.394% | $70.1735 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.66 | 5.721% | $108.5332 | $108.53 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.82 | 12.678% | $18.9524 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.86 | 5.366% | $82.038 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.60 | 10.572% | $205.2216 | $205.22 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.52 | 7.694% | $195.4861 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.93 | $806.2208 | $806.22 | $806.20 | $806.20 | |