| 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 | $79.29 | 10.344% | $87.4918 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.44 | 12.651% | $71.4658 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.47 | 9.195% | $212.3515 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.71 | 7.123% | $265.3544 | $265.35 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.32 | 4.639% | $32.7729 | $32.77 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.59 | 12.744% | $147.2324 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.72 | 5.261% | $148.1233 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.54 | $964.7921 | $964.78 | $964.75 | $964.90 | |