| 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 | $79.50 | 5.305% | $83.7175 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.41 | 4.376% | $234.2302 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.38 | 11.776% | $241.8609 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.91 | 8.741% | $28.1748 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.89 | 10.368% | $201.852 | $201.85 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.58 | 3.589% | $147.6972 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.87 | 6.218% | $181.4947 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.54 | $1,119.0273 | $1,119.02 | $1,119.00 | $1,119.10 | |