| 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 | $81.28 | 7.397% | $87.2923 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.74 | 11.468% | $270.5774 | $270.58 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.43 | 13.354% | $261.2016 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.49 | 5.654% | $236.1261 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.44 | 8.432% | $203.2449 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.76 | 12.547% | $198.9381 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.93 | 3.698% | $162.7333 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.07 | $1,420.1137 | $1,420.11 | $1,420.20 | $1,420.00 | |