| 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 | $86.90 | 3.284% | $89.7538 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.38 | 7.838% | $183.7344 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.51 | 10.130% | $161.3515 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.97 | 8.764% | $170.7269 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.82 | 8.331% | $242.4664 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.79 | 8.438% | $13.8692 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.41 | 6.135% | $180.8647 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.78 | $1,042.7669 | $1,042.76 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.90 | |