| 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 | $76.58 | 3.225% | $79.0497 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.48 | 6.234% | $167.2973 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.44 | 5.866% | $50.2228 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.93 | 10.159% | $175.0757 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.55 | 12.726% | $241.8536 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.31 | 7.503% | $93.8609 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.33 | 4.799% | $13.9697 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.62 | $821.3297 | $821.33 | $821.30 | $821.40 | |