| 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 | $78.81 | 12.289% | $88.495 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.78 | 10.120% | $14.0733 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.56 | 6.475% | $194.3808 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.43 | 11.721% | $28.4107 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.57 | 3.229% | $229.7568 | $229.76 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.27 | 9.394% | $37.4893 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.38 | 8.341% | $236.5951 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.80 | $829.2010 | $829.21 | $829.20 | $829.30 | |