| 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 | $75.49 | 5.361% | $79.537 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.73 | 9.819% | $195.1813 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.51 | 13.303% | $149.0048 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.59 | 13.521% | $219.7653 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.80 | 7.669% | $170.9784 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.64 | 7.856% | $174.3384 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.34 | 12.302% | $239.5851 | $239.59 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.10 | $1,228.3903 | $1,228.40 | $1,228.45 | $1,228.40 | |