| 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 | $80.56 | 7.267% | $86.4143 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.63 | 13.370% | $149.2289 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.62 | 3.196% | $162.6575 | $162.66 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.38 | 6.119% | $34.3613 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.72 | 9.844% | $187.5257 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.73 | 12.734% | $240.9464 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.95 | 3.244% | $235.3447 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.59 | $1,096.4788 | $1,096.48 | $1,096.50 | $1,096.40 | |