| 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 | $77.97 | 5.642% | $82.3691 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.43 | 9.124% | $200.1662 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.81 | 5.564% | $61.0265 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.53 | 11.263% | $58.4465 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.79 | 7.378% | $44.8733 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.34 | 9.508% | $175.5851 | $175.59 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.59 | 5.728% | $76.748 | $76.75 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.46 | $699.2147 | $699.23 | $699.20 | $699.20 | |