| 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 | $84.99 | 3.753% | $88.1797 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.59 | 13.157% | $9.7202 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.32 | 3.714% | $48.0403 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.79 | 13.547% | $185.9786 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.58 | 4.519% | $18.3744 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.77 | 7.510% | $186.8201 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.42 | 8.131% | $196.1713 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.46 | $733.2846 | $733.28 | $733.25 | $733.30 | |