| 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 | $78.34 | 11.226% | $87.1344 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.26 | 3.207% | $84.8981 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.97 | 9.524% | $90.8721 | $90.87 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.91 | 13.865% | $104.6533 | $104.65 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.76 | 9.744% | $210.4451 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.37 | 7.648% | $180.1705 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.50 | 13.306% | $134.2676 | $134.27 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.11 | $892.4411 | $892.44 | $892.40 | $892.50 | |