| 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 | $71.67 | 12.271% | $80.4646 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.36 | 3.501% | $14.8627 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.32 | 8.309% | $142.2314 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.85 | 12.579% | $261.0144 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.50 | 4.273% | $247.6484 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.85 | 5.717% | $128.8162 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.85 | 4.630% | $176.6678 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.40 | $1,051.7055 | $1,051.70 | $1,051.65 | $1,051.70 | |