| 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 | $78.42 | 11.799% | $87.6728 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.75 | 4.659% | $37.4156 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.91 | 6.794% | $51.165 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.44 | 11.452% | $55.1019 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.91 | 12.186% | $41.4079 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.78 | 11.575% | $259.7243 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.75 | 6.141% | $262.9643 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.96 | $795.4518 | $795.45 | $795.35 | $795.50 | |