| 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 | $81.36 | 9.864% | $89.3854 | $89.39 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.96 | 4.256% | $43.7458 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.62 | 7.744% | $29.7589 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.68 | 5.539% | $226.5711 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.73 | 8.315% | $19.2042 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.25 | 3.241% | $163.3789 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.58 | 10.826% | $43.8649 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.18 | $615.9092 | $615.91 | $615.90 | $616.00 | |