| 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 | $72.88 | 8.129% | $78.8044 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.64 | 3.811% | $71.2559 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.72 | 3.683% | $211.223 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.93 | 8.560% | $249.612 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.31 | 4.806% | $25.4783 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.67 | 6.351% | $135.7783 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.69 | 11.481% | $58.7393 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.84 | $830.8912 | $830.89 | $830.90 | $830.90 | |