| 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 | $78.67 | 5.758% | $83.1998 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.66 | 13.535% | $40.4866 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.93 | 3.501% | $88.9384 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.48 | 3.522% | $224.1044 | $224.10 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.30 | 13.792% | $79.9958 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.78 | 5.594% | $46.2291 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.92 | 3.762% | $72.5504 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.74 | $635.5045 | $635.51 | $635.55 | $635.50 | |