| 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 | $72.92 | 8.487% | $79.1087 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.71 | 5.647% | $153.9382 | $153.94 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.48 | 10.750% | $229.7841 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.41 | 4.790% | $40.2498 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.37 | 9.772% | $17.9697 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.32 | 3.430% | $140.9958 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.37 | 3.175% | $233.5572 | $233.56 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.58 | $895.6035 | $895.61 | $895.60 | $895.60 | |