| 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 | $73.46 | 8.115% | $79.4213 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.92 | 11.512% | $178.33 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.76 | 10.380% | $159.7861 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.70 | 6.293% | $194.1973 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.63 | 6.776% | $227.0378 | $227.04 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.91 | 12.215% | $41.4186 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.43 | 13.656% | $156.1974 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.81 | $1,036.3885 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.30 | |