| 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 | $78.75 | 10.535% | $87.0463 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.28 | 7.821% | $55.2906 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.35 | 11.305% | $186.2689 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.43 | 8.171% | $131.352 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.82 | 9.502% | $270.2728 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.37 | 13.391% | $72.9898 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.48 | 9.152% | $28.9034 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.48 | $832.1238 | $832.12 | $832.10 | $832.20 | |