| 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 | $80.32 | 7.542% | $86.3777 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.63 | 3.830% | $5.8456 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.83 | 6.404% | $20.0359 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.42 | 12.757% | $269.9628 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.43 | 13.821% | $28.9447 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.60 | 9.608% | $215.4893 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.45 | 12.390% | $160.0996 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.68 | $786.7556 | $786.76 | $786.80 | $786.70 | |