| 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 | $82.91 | 4.659% | $86.7728 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.43 | 12.236% | $81.2925 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.30 | 9.866% | $161.8326 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.59 | 10.720% | $52.6916 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.61 | 7.567% | $34.0019 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.34 | 9.562% | $109.9345 | $109.93 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.97 | 5.407% | $25.2661 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.15 | $551.7920 | $551.78 | $551.80 | $551.80 | |