| 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 | $84.74 | 4.752% | $88.7668 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.89 | 12.828% | $45.0071 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.41 | 10.249% | $274.972 | $274.97 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.43 | 5.651% | $138.8571 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.61 | 7.519% | $173.7615 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.61 | 9.788% | $18.2358 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.80 | 9.300% | $42.4084 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.49 | $782.0087 | $782.02 | $781.95 | $782.10 | |