| 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 | $75.98 | 3.302% | $78.4889 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.47 | 12.337% | $42.0927 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.67 | 9.384% | $263.2545 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.33 | 9.313% | $194.9379 | $194.94 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.25 | 6.790% | $201.0322 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.87 | 5.216% | $131.3832 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.36 | 12.737% | $279.9936 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.93 | $1,191.1830 | $1,191.17 | $1,191.25 | $1,191.20 | |