| 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 | $73.78 | 7.644% | $79.4197 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.66 | 10.528% | $8.4664 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.37 | 3.599% | $25.2471 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.54 | 8.591% | $50.5383 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.27 | 8.703% | $93.7781 | $93.78 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.76 | 11.813% | $217.767 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.79 | 4.503% | $78.1578 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.17 | $553.3744 | $553.39 | $553.35 | $553.40 | |