| 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 | $80.65 | 8.478% | $87.4875 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.51 | 11.155% | $45.0289 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.76 | 11.420% | $37.6154 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.78 | 3.262% | $7.0012 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.74 | 4.808% | $19.641 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.77 | 11.180% | $155.3963 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.36 | 10.212% | $231.842 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.57 | $584.0123 | $584.02 | $584.05 | $583.90 | |