| 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 | $86.50 | 4.599% | $90.4781 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 9.414% | $8.2608 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.44 | 9.386% | $21.2646 | $21.26 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 9.238% | $258.3806 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.64 | 9.158% | $169.8935 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.77 | 9.807% | $98.5737 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.34 | 5.714% | $136.7305 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.77 | $783.5818 | $783.57 | $783.60 | $783.70 | |