| 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 | $81.31 | 7.846% | $87.6896 | $87.69 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.47 | 13.275% | $42.4441 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.50 | 13.252% | $276.9011 | $276.90 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.50 | 9.650% | $229.7168 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.76 | 6.785% | $226.1279 | $226.13 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.43 | 3.108% | $87.0541 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.27 | 3.768% | $211.9669 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.24 | $1,161.9005 | $1,161.90 | $1,161.90 | $1,161.90 | |