| 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 | $85.79 | 13.676% | $97.5226 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.57 | 5.466% | $184.112 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.99 | 3.833% | $257.4955 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.68 | 12.479% | $99.7464 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.84 | 12.754% | $50.5589 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.75 | 4.607% | $29.0284 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.97 | 8.232% | $50.8366 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.59 | $769.3004 | $769.31 | $769.30 | $769.20 | |