| 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 | $80.60 | 7.785% | $86.8747 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.79 | 7.217% | $185.2603 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.90 | 9.120% | $6.4381 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.78 | 4.579% | $220.4316 | $220.43 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.99 | 11.343% | $15.5769 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.82 | 9.742% | $30.5302 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.87 | 12.225% | $274.8054 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.75 | $819.9172 | $819.92 | $819.95 | $819.90 | |