| 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 | $78.78 | 3.125% | $81.2419 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.95 | 10.543% | $242.0339 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.45 | 8.227% | $196.3779 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.56 | 7.666% | $31.8261 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.48 | 7.371% | $217.4048 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.46 | 12.392% | $199.4508 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.58 | 11.637% | $115.6336 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.26 | $1,083.9690 | $1,083.96 | $1,084.05 | $1,083.90 | |