| 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 | $71.63 | 8.176% | $77.4865 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.29 | 10.694% | $58.9888 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.53 | 5.674% | $91.4397 | $91.44 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.74 | 10.845% | $180.3892 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.95 | 8.391% | $28.1275 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.80 | 11.367% | $20.937 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.68 | 12.432% | $37.8671 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.62 | $495.2358 | $495.25 | $495.30 | $495.20 | |