| 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 | $80.55 | 8.325% | $87.2558 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.71 | 10.652% | $146.8463 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.44 | 9.122% | $220.9066 | $220.91 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.60 | 11.699% | $20.776 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.29 | 12.697% | $187.4038 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.36 | 6.366% | $5.7012 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.41 | 3.763% | $167.4839 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.36 | $836.3736 | $836.38 | $836.40 | $836.40 | |