| 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 | $83.74 | 3.325% | $86.5244 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.84 | 9.501% | $188.1665 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.62 | 5.565% | $195.9498 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.68 | 9.462% | $242.6554 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.74 | 3.656% | $166.6167 | $166.62 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.27 | 6.759% | $209.5359 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.94 | 7.179% | $16.0125 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.83 | $1,105.4612 | $1,105.47 | $1,105.40 | $1,105.40 | |