| 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 | $85.54 | 3.400% | $88.4484 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.63 | 12.301% | $193.8652 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.83 | 9.765% | $201.781 | $201.78 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.87 | 11.166% | $114.3565 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.38 | 3.447% | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.35 | 11.671% | $13.7914 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.60 | 13.103% | $56.0991 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.20 | $811.4916 | $811.50 | $811.50 | $811.60 | |