| 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 | $84.72 | 4.459% | $88.4977 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.28 | 3.582% | $259.245 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.25 | 12.356% | $174.4327 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.41 | 7.282% | $187.1105 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.80 | 11.640% | $34.3851 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.63 | 6.329% | $256.9228 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.73 | 12.670% | $120.2527 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.82 | $1,120.8465 | $1,120.85 | $1,120.85 | $1,120.80 | |