| 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 | $82.72 | 4.254% | $86.2389 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.26 | 13.192% | $133.8609 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.93 | 6.650% | $250.5528 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.89 | 7.157% | $118.8264 | $118.83 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.87 | 13.634% | $200.9845 | $200.98 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.57 | 7.114% | $215.9097 | $215.91 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.34 | 12.856% | $239.6384 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.58 | $1,246.0116 | $1,246.01 | $1,246.05 | $1,246.00 | |