| 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 | $75.72 | 12.555% | $85.2266 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.87 | 8.820% | $254.4973 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.37 | 3.229% | $69.5454 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.40 | 9.380% | $239.9797 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.81 | 11.754% | $83.6032 | $83.60 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.29 | 7.228% | $23.9011 | $23.90 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.94 | 8.188% | $61.6022 | $61.60 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.40 | $818.3555 | $818.36 | $818.40 | $818.30 | |