| 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 | $81.68 | 5.641% | $86.2876 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.86 | 11.223% | $172.2399 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.85 | 3.662% | $10.2107 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.36 | 8.375% | $249.6527 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.63 | 8.783% | $184.5286 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.27 | 8.624% | $174.0917 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.26 | 5.869% | $9.8035 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.91 | $886.8147 | $886.81 | $886.85 | $886.80 | |