| 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 | $82.52 | 6.110% | $87.562 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.99 | 7.611% | $239.9618 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.97 | 7.620% | $187.2265 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.57 | 13.870% | $215.8634 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.86 | 11.659% | $277.8746 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.96 | 5.438% | $87.4714 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.65 | 4.716% | $123.1984 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.52 | $1,219.1581 | $1,219.15 | $1,219.10 | $1,219.30 | |