| 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 | $79.88 | 9.599% | $87.5477 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.73 | 7.126% | $68.2714 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.70 | 3.759% | $80.6207 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.81 | 6.852% | $135.499 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.29 | 9.673% | $17.8657 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.93 | 13.840% | $129.6979 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.43 | 9.568% | $223.9899 | $223.99 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.77 | $743.4923 | $743.50 | $743.45 | $743.50 | |