| 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 | $78.82 | 7.175% | $84.4753 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.74 | 12.320% | $99.6728 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.35 | 13.148% | $49.0497 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.87 | 8.388% | $268.6613 | $268.66 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.69 | 4.104% | $29.8674 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.92 | 9.441% | $78.71 | $78.71 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.39 | 13.492% | $163.8711 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.78 | $774.3076 | $774.31 | $774.25 | $774.40 | |