| 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 | $81.48 | 10.175% | $89.7706 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.81 | 12.271% | $30.0999 | $30.10 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.93 | 9.438% | $224.2713 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.76 | 12.799% | $265.9349 | $265.93 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.27 | 5.419% | $34.0187 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.26 | 5.450% | $19.2552 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.71 | 8.379% | $194.7679 | $194.77 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.22 | $858.1185 | $858.12 | $858.05 | $858.20 | |