| 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 | $74.89 | 5.475% | $78.9902 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.92 | 12.805% | $186.038 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.74 | 13.352% | $88.1198 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.42 | 6.580% | $31.3558 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.88 | 10.224% | $68.2066 | $68.21 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.55 | 4.114% | $148.4145 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.83 | 13.642% | $269.1383 | $269.14 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.23 | $870.2632 | $870.27 | $870.25 | $870.20 | |