| 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 | $85.61 | 3.675% | $88.7562 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.51 | 7.350% | $243.1585 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.79 | 10.687% | $37.4011 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.35 | 10.465% | $94.2819 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.74 | 5.171% | $183.7758 | $183.78 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.96 | 5.388% | $243.4041 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.33 | 13.584% | $267.2972 | $267.30 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.29 | $1,158.0748 | $1,158.08 | $1,158.10 | $1,158.20 | |