| 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 | $78.76 | 9.485% | $86.2304 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.95 | 6.749% | $199.5673 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.40 | 8.564% | $195.8495 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.50 | 11.714% | $256.3836 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.35 | 11.300% | $20.4236 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.73 | 8.199% | $41.9055 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.58 | 12.497% | $69.2757 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.27 | $869.6356 | $869.64 | $869.65 | $869.60 | |