| 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 | $77.35 | 5.867% | $81.8881 | $81.89 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.60 | 6.318% | $51.6705 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.29 | 12.730% | $8.218 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.67 | 9.317% | $52.1114 | $52.11 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.35 | 7.145% | $17.5182 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.93 | 6.642% | $144.9585 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.91 | 7.854% | $260.9096 | $260.91 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.10 | $617.2743 | $617.28 | $617.20 | $617.30 | |