| 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 | $77.89 | 11.679% | $86.9868 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.95 | 12.855% | $24.7717 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.67 | 10.214% | $96.6246 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.81 | 4.589% | $18.6273 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.44 | 7.361% | $266.7277 | $266.73 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.70 | 4.102% | $166.2509 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.75 | 6.312% | $130.498 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.21 | $790.4870 | $790.49 | $790.50 | $790.50 | |