| 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 | $77.75 | 12.506% | $87.4734 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.83 | 7.509% | $97.6504 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.52 | 5.645% | $161.1298 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.88 | 13.584% | $30.5314 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.70 | 10.544% | $69.3111 | $69.31 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.95 | 10.156% | $55.0229 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.29 | 7.614% | $85.3271 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.92 | $586.4461 | $586.44 | $586.45 | $586.40 | |