| 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 | $79.80 | 4.332% | $83.2569 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.54 | 5.792% | $16.4401 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.74 | 5.434% | $195.8331 | $195.83 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.97 | 11.193% | $44.4438 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.79 | 8.288% | $149.21 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.65 | 3.450% | $92.7429 | $92.74 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.61 | 12.602% | $102.0287 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.10 | $683.9555 | $683.95 | $684.00 | $683.80 | |