| 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 | $83.38 | 4.322% | $86.9837 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.63 | 10.791% | $185.719 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.46 | 9.332% | $253.0598 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.92 | 13.359% | $201.6883 | $201.69 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.80 | 13.786% | $255.7909 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.52 | 10.295% | $203.5163 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.75 | 13.669% | $230.4639 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.46 | $1,417.2219 | $1,417.22 | $1,417.20 | $1,417.30 | |