| 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 | $35.75 | 11.729% | $39.9431 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.97 | 10.188% | $87.0155 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.29 | 11.420% | $5.8941 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.72 | 13.829% | $128.308 | $128.31 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.31 | 9.403% | $218.0511 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.64 | 5.608% | $49.2556 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.46 | 6.198% | $58.8974 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.14 | $587.3648 | $587.37 | $587.35 | $587.40 | |