| 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 | $79.57 | 4.614% | $83.2414 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.53 | 5.404% | $177.6374 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.78 | 5.319% | $40.8427 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.72 | 7.664% | $85.8297 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.93 | 5.741% | $124.7004 | $124.70 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.30 | 10.337% | $11.3647 | $11.36 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.86 | 10.761% | $53.0102 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.69 | $576.6265 | $576.62 | $576.65 | $576.50 | |