| 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 | $79.69 | 4.434% | $83.2235 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.86 | 7.873% | $252.2718 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.31 | 11.775% | $235.074 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.81 | 5.521% | $6.1308 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.55 | 4.165% | $244.319 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.82 | 12.561% | $41.445 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.80 | 11.572% | $180.5235 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.84 | $1,042.9876 | $1,042.98 | $1,042.90 | $1,042.90 | |