| 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 | $38.90 | 7.687% | $41.8902 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.36 | 5.170% | $88.7214 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.81 | 12.420% | $281.9606 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.35 | 4.583% | $171.8822 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.55 | 7.187% | $129.2139 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.80 | 11.516% | $43.2682 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.47 | 10.406% | $131.902 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.24 | $888.8385 | $888.83 | $888.80 | $888.90 | |