| 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 | $87.98 | 5.158% | $92.518 | $92.52 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.76 | 3.451% | $20.4419 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.76 | 4.491% | $25.872 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.55 | 6.317% | $42.0484 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.91 | 10.381% | $158.8493 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.27 | 11.364% | $219.6878 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.94 | 3.606% | $137.7338 | $137.73 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.17 | $697.1512 | $697.15 | $697.15 | $697.00 | |