| 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 | $76.99 | 3.225% | $79.4729 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.58 | 13.445% | $179.9011 | $179.90 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.95 | 7.607% | $216.2363 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.43 | 8.780% | $216.94 | $216.94 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.38 | 3.366% | $132.7013 | $132.70 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.72 | 7.134% | $105.7627 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.54 | 11.349% | $218.8453 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.59 | $1,149.8596 | $1,149.86 | $1,149.85 | $1,149.80 | |