| 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 | $83.48 | 5.600% | $88.1549 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.86 | 9.151% | $145.018 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.70 | 10.579% | $142.3152 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.49 | 13.569% | $168.6386 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.67 | 11.252% | $87.5219 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.82 | 10.346% | $197.3207 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.53 | 8.273% | $225.7817 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.55 | $1,054.7510 | $1,054.75 | $1,054.70 | $1,054.70 | |