| 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 | $77.55 | 11.500% | $86.4683 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.96 | 12.217% | $215.4118 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.77 | 3.531% | $30.8212 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.75 | 7.320% | $38.3669 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.34 | 10.431% | $69.947 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.27 | 11.195% | $41.4424 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.25 | 7.630% | $5.6506 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $440.89 | $488.1082 | $488.11 | $488.05 | $488.10 | |