| 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 | $82.97 | 5.397% | $87.4479 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.72 | 6.811% | $180.2115 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.60 | 6.473% | $89.0114 | $89.01 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.67 | 9.370% | $34.6375 | $34.64 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.68 | 8.325% | $60.3154 | $60.32 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.65 | 12.749% | $70.6372 | $70.64 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.87 | 3.281% | $17.4235 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.16 | $539.6844 | $539.69 | $539.65 | $539.50 | |