| 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 | $79.97 | 8.775% | $86.9874 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.77 | 5.794% | $218.7503 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.59 | 9.746% | $79.6646 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.41 | 13.325% | $48.0611 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.94 | 10.495% | $153.5218 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.65 | 13.515% | $54.0899 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.64 | 9.332% | $11.6329 | $11.63 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.97 | $652.7080 | $652.70 | $652.70 | $652.80 | |