| 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 | $77.62 | 11.309% | $86.398 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.90 | 4.630% | $239.4981 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.46 | 6.102% | $236.0345 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.47 | 4.183% | $50.4975 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.88 | 3.821% | $21.6778 | $21.68 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.87 | 13.689% | $105.583 | $105.58 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.75 | 10.644% | $53.939 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.95 | $793.6279 | $793.63 | $793.70 | $793.60 | |