| 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 | $81.39 | 6.325% | $86.5379 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.83 | 10.594% | $181.1862 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.83 | 10.114% | $35.0493 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.61 | 7.370% | $52.1926 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.84 | 4.400% | $45.769 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.44 | 12.286% | $8.3541 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.87 | 8.296% | $224.0319 | $224.03 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.81 | $633.1210 | $633.12 | $633.15 | $633.10 | |