| 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 | $79.61 | 8.570% | $86.4326 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.52 | 5.237% | $240.4876 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.55 | 9.475% | $7.1706 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.88 | 11.111% | $248.7553 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.51 | 9.826% | $174.0852 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.39 | 10.267% | $158.1119 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.50 | 10.461% | $210.4282 | $210.43 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.96 | $1,125.4714 | $1,125.48 | $1,125.50 | $1,125.50 | |