| 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 | $80.52 | 9.245% | $87.9641 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.35 | 13.459% | $31.031 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.54 | 5.687% | $131.6226 | $131.62 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.72 | 10.717% | $8.5474 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.85 | 6.432% | $39.2202 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.61 | 3.649% | $248.3534 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.91 | 6.377% | $227.551 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.50 | $774.2897 | $774.28 | $774.25 | $774.30 | |