| 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 | $79.25 | 9.345% | $86.6559 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.69 | 4.341% | $43.4998 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.80 | 8.568% | $52.9812 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.34 | 5.704% | $20.4432 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.56 | 11.608% | $157.9923 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.95 | 6.534% | $244.9749 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.66 | 4.728% | $211.1945 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.25 | $817.7418 | $817.73 | $817.75 | $817.80 | |