| 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 | $81.63 | 5.819% | $86.38 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.59 | 9.584% | $258.1689 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.33 | 3.157% | $175.7073 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.90 | 13.495% | $268.8697 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.85 | 12.542% | $36.97 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.55 | 9.475% | $131.9721 | $131.97 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.62 | 12.126% | $211.4921 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.47 | $1,169.5601 | $1,169.56 | $1,169.50 | $1,169.70 | |