| 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 | $79.32 | 11.330% | $88.307 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.51 | 7.677% | $7.0098 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.84 | 13.374% | $30.4296 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.50 | 12.443% | $160.2313 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.99 | 4.420% | $258.9512 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.39 | 4.337% | $199.6906 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.61 | 8.748% | $34.3752 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.16 | $778.9947 | $779.00 | $779.05 | $779.00 | |