| 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 | $79.33 | 7.376% | $85.1814 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.74 | 5.615% | $70.4875 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.58 | 9.821% | $254.3235 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.50 | 9.696% | $260.528 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.34 | 7.587% | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.70 | 3.357% | $256.0153 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.57 | 6.528% | $262.6661 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.76 | $1,386.4518 | $1,386.46 | $1,386.45 | $1,386.50 | |