| 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 | $74.83 | 6.139% | $79.4238 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.54 | 10.202% | $251.8557 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.93 | 8.732% | $20.583 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.82 | 12.159% | $11.014 | $11.01 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.89 | 11.832% | $151.9685 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.95 | 13.110% | $218.2457 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.94 | 12.326% | $271.7615 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.90 | $1,004.8522 | $1,004.85 | $1,004.80 | $1,004.90 | |