| 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 | $79.78 | 6.544% | $85.0008 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.56 | 5.680% | $145.3734 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.65 | 3.685% | $251.5917 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.59 | 13.212% | $150.1078 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.25 | 11.472% | $203.1577 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.33 | 13.522% | $204.7142 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.38 | 8.854% | $227.9185 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.54 | $1,267.8641 | $1,267.86 | $1,267.80 | $1,267.90 | |