| 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 | $74.50 | 12.784% | $84.0241 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.99 | 7.871% | $42.0589 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.55 | 8.705% | $239.7489 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.66 | 10.524% | $137.7792 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.29 | 10.243% | $71.9777 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.63 | 10.329% | $261.0715 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.38 | 11.724% | $251.8036 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.00 | $1,088.4639 | $1,088.46 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 | |