| 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 | $82.96 | 6.675% | $88.4976 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.83 | 5.584% | $245.8312 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.66 | 8.544% | $115.773 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.50 | 5.211% | $136.2482 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.95 | 4.475% | $75.1698 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.76 | 4.231% | $185.281 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.78 | 7.443% | $215.7241 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.44 | $1,062.5249 | $1,062.52 | $1,062.50 | $1,062.50 | |