| 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 | $87.50 | 7.500% | $94.0625 | $94.06 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.45 | 11.173% | $42.746 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.33 | 3.363% | $88.1996 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.38 | 11.468% | $126.3824 | $126.38 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.77 | 3.631% | $224.6409 | $224.64 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.88 | 7.394% | $46.0505 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.34 | 6.597% | $238.0737 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.65 | $860.1556 | $860.15 | $860.15 | $860.20 | |