| 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 | $70.87 | 12.661% | $79.8429 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.85 | 12.274% | $150.2787 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.92 | 11.807% | $247.004 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.25 | 5.298% | $42.3824 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.39 | 11.468% | $52.8247 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.73 | 8.788% | $183.558 | $183.56 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.27 | 8.484% | $159.7644 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.28 | $915.6551 | $915.64 | $915.65 | $915.70 | |