| 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 | $82.77 | 5.265% | $87.1278 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.88 | 12.127% | $79.4756 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.69 | 5.340% | $240.902 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.66 | 10.255% | $220.1351 | $220.14 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.93 | 6.388% | $56.3112 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.64 | 10.202% | $83.3568 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.85 | 10.706% | $88.3987 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.42 | $855.7072 | $855.72 | $855.75 | $855.70 | |