| 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 | $76.94 | 7.352% | $82.5966 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.38 | 6.326% | $215.1826 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.61 | 9.822% | $195.0549 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.27 | 13.714% | $5.9927 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.25 | 7.478% | $238.8699 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.32 | 12.471% | $203.9324 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.71 | 7.215% | $204.4697 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.48 | $1,146.0988 | $1,146.09 | $1,146.10 | $1,146.20 | |