| 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 | $80.72 | 7.500% | $86.774 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.31 | 6.695% | $183.8462 | $183.85 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.85 | 5.848% | $121.5664 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.25 | 7.541% | $130.3935 | $130.39 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.53 | 12.651% | $163.941 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.78 | 12.224% | $110.8549 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.77 | 13.281% | $180.9891 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.21 | $978.3651 | $978.36 | $978.35 | $978.40 | |