| 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 | $71.80 | 9.624% | $78.71 | $78.71 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.94 | 12.687% | $79.9402 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.67 | 7.617% | $199.8125 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.44 | 9.624% | $145.186 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.57 | 13.202% | $49.3221 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.64 | 7.794% | $250.772 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.64 | 13.261% | $243.1034 | $243.10 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.70 | $1,046.8462 | $1,046.84 | $1,046.80 | $1,046.80 | |