| 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 | $82.27 | 5.579% | $86.8598 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.74 | 6.778% | $171.635 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.43 | 13.753% | $210.9322 | $210.93 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.82 | 8.455% | $187.4319 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.80 | 10.122% | $58.1444 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.60 | 8.511% | $176.4389 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.91 | 3.222% | $258.9943 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.57 | $1,150.4365 | $1,150.43 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.30 | |