| 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 | $81.55 | 5.531% | $86.0605 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.27 | 12.494% | $171.2946 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.38 | 10.397% | $28.0188 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.98 | 13.247% | $149.4634 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.91 | 7.664% | $203.3881 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.97 | 9.382% | $36.0632 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.44 | 3.672% | $250.3057 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.50 | $924.5943 | $924.59 | $924.55 | $924.70 | |