| 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 | $83.35 | 3.618% | $86.3656 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.61 | 4.729% | $19.4901 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.82 | 3.738% | $231.149 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.86 | 5.610% | $259.6527 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.33 | 6.494% | $181.3912 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.33 | 4.442% | $256.2276 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.37 | 4.188% | $121.2436 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.67 | $1,155.5198 | $1,155.52 | $1,155.55 | $1,155.50 | |