| 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 | $82.29 | 5.624% | $86.918 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.29 | 7.683% | $85.3819 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.35 | 4.816% | $238.2992 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.69 | 5.739% | $113.8703 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.76 | 11.762% | $140.5519 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.50 | 11.625% | $87.6256 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.92 | 9.276% | $257.8039 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.80 | $1,010.4508 | $1,010.45 | $1,010.45 | $1,010.50 | |