| 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 | $82.75 | 3.154% | $85.3599 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.73 | 10.770% | $70.5937 | $70.59 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.30 | 9.320% | $69.1996 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.28 | 13.504% | $261.377 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.53 | 10.796% | $152.3777 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.78 | 5.777% | $124.5842 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.71 | 12.185% | $236.385 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.08 | $999.8771 | $999.88 | $999.95 | $1,000.00 | |