| 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 | $78.78 | 3.290% | $81.3719 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.32 | 11.407% | $130.7027 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.47 | 7.720% | $110.3807 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.37 | 5.480% | $17.2671 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.62 | 10.582% | $68.1406 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.35 | 12.733% | $82.6897 | $82.69 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.29 | 6.481% | $188.7802 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.20 | $679.3329 | $679.33 | $679.35 | $679.40 | |