| 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 | $79.82 | 5.398% | $84.1287 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.61 | 5.236% | $75.3595 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.85 | 7.535% | $126.73 | $126.73 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.75 | 13.230% | $72.1841 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.62 | 9.809% | $270.811 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.48 | 10.544% | $270.258 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.67 | 5.281% | $29.1313 | $29.13 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.80 | $928.6026 | $928.60 | $928.65 | $928.60 | |