| 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 | $86.76 | 4.609% | $90.7588 | $90.76 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.57 | 13.128% | $261.9705 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.41 | 4.751% | $62.2326 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.83 | 11.545% | $270.8647 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.64 | 10.192% | $165.9932 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.36 | 3.445% | $96.5763 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.63 | 5.220% | $41.6987 | $41.70 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.20 | $990.0948 | $990.09 | $990.10 | $990.20 | |