| 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 | $74.80 | 12.483% | $84.1373 | $84.14 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.90 | 7.311% | $256.366 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.52 | 8.831% | $209.5214 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.70 | 12.563% | $200.0245 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.96 | 8.634% | $87.9501 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.57 | 3.457% | $176.4666 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.99 | 13.433% | $134.9739 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.44 | $1,149.4398 | $1,149.44 | $1,149.35 | $1,149.50 | |