| 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 | $73.67 | 11.870% | $82.4146 | $82.41 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.40 | 13.186% | $8.3758 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.52 | 13.610% | $278.9353 | $278.94 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.87 | 9.429% | $25.0264 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.48 | 13.443% | $137.8106 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.58 | 7.297% | $10.2791 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.96 | 13.751% | $22.7047 | $22.70 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.48 | $565.5465 | $565.55 | $565.60 | $565.50 | |