| 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 | $80.97 | 7.796% | $87.2824 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.55 | 8.492% | $212.1561 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.45 | 13.850% | $97.2848 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.88 | 12.619% | $141.7648 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.81 | 13.167% | $155.9554 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.56 | 9.805% | $13.7915 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.50 | 8.450% | $253.2308 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.72 | $961.4658 | $961.46 | $961.50 | $961.60 | |