| 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 | $83.99 | 5.126% | $88.2953 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.87 | 9.724% | $71.178 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.53 | 6.368% | $5.8822 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.99 | 11.733% | $37.978 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.79 | 11.627% | $162.741 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.47 | 7.454% | $113.3317 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.45 | 11.372% | $143.0573 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.09 | $622.4635 | $622.47 | $622.55 | $622.50 | |