| 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 | $75.75 | 11.225% | $84.2529 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.42 | 13.184% | $51.4082 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.26 | 8.803% | $185.248 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.32 | 8.545% | $28.569 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.55 | 4.783% | $128.4116 | $128.41 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.74 | 6.638% | $112.759 | $112.76 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.75 | 12.308% | $220.966 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.79 | $811.6147 | $811.62 | $811.55 | $811.70 | |