| 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 | $78.61 | 4.355% | $82.0335 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.96 | 5.189% | $91.4724 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.87 | 4.213% | $163.4789 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.61 | 3.103% | $13.0013 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.31 | 7.624% | $49.8407 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.50 | 10.737% | $10.52 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.66 | 9.597% | $18.2589 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $407.52 | $428.6057 | $428.60 | $428.60 | $428.60 | |