| 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 | $78.90 | 7.300% | $84.6597 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.57 | 12.743% | $130.2971 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.80 | 8.290% | $255.3478 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.43 | 6.300% | $261.9551 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.25 | 10.425% | $5.7973 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.96 | 8.666% | $180.3421 | $180.34 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.54 | 10.105% | $34.7271 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.45 | $953.1262 | $953.14 | $953.15 | $953.10 | |