| 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 | $84.75 | 3.618% | $87.8163 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.37 | 5.408% | $75.2297 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.71 | 7.428% | $72.7395 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.25 | 4.560% | $140.3718 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.69 | 11.310% | $16.3514 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.32 | 5.604% | $22.5148 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.59 | 4.445% | $91.4834 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.68 | $506.5069 | $506.50 | $506.50 | $506.50 | |