| 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 | $87.49 | 3.456% | $90.5137 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.60 | 7.425% | $177.8958 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.41 | 12.538% | $134.3816 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.36 | 4.750% | $35.9921 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.40 | 6.642% | $10.0243 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.70 | 3.245% | $184.4988 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.55 | 3.794% | $235.1453 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.51 | $868.4516 | $868.45 | $868.45 | $868.40 | |