| 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 | $79.82 | 10.858% | $88.4869 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.53 | 13.795% | $103.0186 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.68 | 9.608% | $187.0789 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.81 | 10.669% | $79.4714 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.81 | 11.623% | $147.1303 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.53 | 3.810% | $222.7036 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.83 | 10.495% | $62.7943 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.01 | $890.6840 | $890.68 | $890.70 | $890.70 | |