| 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 | $83.62 | 3.420% | $86.4798 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.25 | 7.440% | $226.967 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.47 | 10.485% | $229.2232 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.87 | 10.563% | $82.7785 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.25 | 5.825% | $150.5361 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.71 | 6.480% | $162.6056 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.73 | 10.865% | $270.2113 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.90 | $1,208.8015 | $1,208.81 | $1,208.80 | $1,208.80 | |