| 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 | $78.50 | 10.801% | $86.9788 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.44 | 9.463% | $174.5278 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.41 | 11.142% | $154.9431 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.44 | 9.668% | $236.2687 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.79 | 5.443% | $184.3038 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.39 | 8.519% | $79.6421 | $79.64 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.40 | 3.246% | $233.7489 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.37 | $1,150.4132 | $1,150.41 | $1,150.45 | $1,150.30 | |