| 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 | $78.93 | 10.796% | $87.4513 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.77 | 3.469% | $118.7514 | $118.75 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.48 | 4.757% | $257.1575 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.65 | 7.179% | $144.3165 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.84 | 10.330% | $168.6284 | $168.63 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.82 | 3.354% | $141.4089 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.47 | 10.680% | $118.9478 | $118.95 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.96 | $1,036.6618 | $1,036.67 | $1,036.65 | $1,036.70 | |