| 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 | $78.65 | 6.828% | $84.0202 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.34 | 9.767% | $46.4753 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.82 | 12.603% | $213.743 | $213.74 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.65 | 3.223% | $220.5359 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.45 | 12.111% | $259.4809 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.49 | 10.697% | $60.3188 | $60.32 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.91 | 11.793% | $78.1545 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.31 | $962.7286 | $962.73 | $962.75 | $962.70 | |