| 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 | $78.51 | 3.646% | $81.3725 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.90 | 7.344% | $62.1522 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.79 | 9.224% | $273.9229 | $273.92 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.42 | 4.839% | $240.5216 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.75 | 7.135% | $49.0143 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.31 | 12.526% | $71.2402 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.92 | 3.509% | $47.5313 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.60 | $825.7550 | $825.74 | $825.70 | $825.70 | |