| 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 | $81.90 | 5.537% | $86.4348 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.80 | 12.771% | $139.6105 | $139.61 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.64 | 13.164% | $276.8444 | $276.84 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.93 | 4.354% | $160.6321 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.83 | 12.825% | $238.9972 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.65 | 13.384% | $90.3104 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.60 | 9.758% | $246.5165 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.35 | $1,239.3459 | $1,239.34 | $1,239.35 | $1,239.20 | |