| 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 | $83.80 | 3.526% | $86.7548 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.36 | 10.179% | $45.57 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.99 | 5.266% | $27.3586 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.73 | 8.621% | $45.3275 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.83 | 8.770% | $236.9337 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.91 | 13.626% | $36.2581 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.63 | 4.662% | $206.8435 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.25 | $685.0462 | $685.04 | $685.05 | $685.10 | |