| 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 | $90.25 | 9.517% | $98.8391 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.91 | 13.238% | $85.959 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.63 | 5.429% | $17.5328 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.58 | 11.700% | $48.6789 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.49 | 8.128% | $247.0617 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.97 | 4.603% | $106.6637 | $106.66 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.27 | 8.319% | $197.433 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.10 | $802.1682 | $802.16 | $802.20 | $802.20 | |