| 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 | $83.44 | 5.173% | $87.7564 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.49 | 7.440% | $117.6361 | $117.64 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.57 | 5.861% | $208.091 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.85 | 7.756% | $37.553 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.46 | 12.234% | $158.7662 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.72 | 3.517% | $204.6738 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.98 | 4.488% | $49.0885 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.51 | $863.5650 | $863.57 | $863.55 | $863.70 | |