| 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 | $77.99 | 10.486% | $86.168 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.27 | 12.131% | $20.4863 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.82 | 6.232% | $149.5959 | $149.60 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.34 | 13.221% | $35.4835 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.68 | 12.667% | $246.3802 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.39 | 12.590% | $140.0507 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.99 | 4.485% | $181.7935 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.48 | $859.9581 | $859.96 | $860.00 | $860.10 | |