| 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 | $77.42 | 6.618% | $82.5437 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.52 | 3.874% | $18.1987 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.85 | 10.869% | $138.4199 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.85 | 12.345% | $43.646 | $43.65 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.39 | 10.533% | $202.7065 | $202.71 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.47 | 7.289% | $31.6181 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.89 | 9.203% | $118.9111 | $118.91 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.39 | $636.0440 | $636.05 | $636.00 | $635.90 | |