| 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 | $84.38 | 3.548% | $87.3738 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.72 | 6.617% | $189.4797 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.75 | 8.412% | $149.3375 | $149.34 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.86 | 12.776% | $35.9304 | $35.93 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.39 | 8.806% | $235.4453 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.31 | 4.724% | $163.6941 | $163.69 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.43 | 4.585% | $236.8118 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.84 | $1,098.0726 | $1,098.07 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.00 | |