| 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 | $72.34 | 9.533% | $79.2362 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.27 | 6.438% | $212.099 | $212.10 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.26 | 11.761% | $184.6962 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.43 | 13.567% | $37.9654 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.90 | 13.598% | $203.2268 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.72 | 10.686% | $12.9724 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.68 | 6.330% | $10.2927 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.60 | $740.4887 | $740.50 | $740.50 | $740.50 | |