| 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 | $77.25 | 13.172% | $87.4254 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.65 | 6.133% | $39.9591 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.88 | 6.647% | $90.522 | $90.52 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.73 | 12.561% | $25.5851 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.43 | 12.591% | $258.3175 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.88 | 9.776% | $58.0495 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.56 | 8.864% | $97.4986 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.38 | $657.3572 | $657.37 | $657.35 | $657.30 | |