| 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 | $230.79 | 12.179% | $258.8979 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.27 | 5.168% | $11.8524 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.43 | 11.795% | $98.8603 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.26 | 3.247% | $230.5093 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.55 | 6.126% | $107.771 | $107.77 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.75 | 6.753% | $85.1355 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.46 | 3.161% | $195.4488 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.51 | $988.4752 | $988.48 | $988.45 | $988.50 | |