| 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 | $73.73 | 8.118% | $79.7154 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.67 | 3.520% | $200.4872 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.80 | 11.244% | $183.3301 | $183.33 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.65 | 4.493% | $6.9488 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.29 | 3.104% | $247.7486 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.50 | 3.368% | $79.0765 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.86 | 6.804% | $239.0914 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.50 | $1,036.3980 | $1,036.41 | $1,036.45 | $1,036.30 | |