| 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 | $72.74 | 7.655% | $78.3082 | $78.31 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.74 | 3.415% | $50.4045 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.26 | 8.364% | $231.0971 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.83 | 5.330% | $244.1865 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.46 | 7.835% | $16.6713 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.82 | 10.772% | $99.4954 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.37 | 11.522% | $150.9673 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.22 | $871.1303 | $871.14 | $871.10 | $871.20 | |