| 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 | $80.80 | 10.870% | $89.583 | $89.58 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.89 | 6.315% | $73.2404 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.50 | 4.440% | $118.5394 | $118.54 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.97 | 9.562% | $77.7562 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.79 | 7.859% | $187.4482 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.33 | 11.438% | $272.2765 | $272.28 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.83 | 9.349% | $69.7975 | $69.80 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.11 | $888.6412 | $888.65 | $888.70 | $888.60 | |