| 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 | $75.73 | 6.331% | $80.5245 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.55 | 8.450% | $186.046 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.36 | 13.305% | $106.9146 | $106.91 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.96 | 10.300% | $220.5559 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.53 | 10.339% | $27.0662 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.47 | 3.849% | $236.2253 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.30 | 5.439% | $224.9014 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.90 | $1,082.2339 | $1,082.24 | $1,082.20 | $1,082.20 | |