| 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 | $71.82 | 9.237% | $78.454 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.99 | 10.548% | $65.2123 | $65.21 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.55 | 4.184% | $55.7905 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.90 | 12.863% | $200.7833 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.97 | 3.753% | $16.5694 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.30 | 8.346% | $137.9245 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.26 | 6.235% | $262.6767 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.79 | $817.4107 | $817.40 | $817.40 | $817.50 | |