| 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 | $81.99 | 5.424% | $86.4371 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.98 | 7.421% | $197.6332 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.37 | 13.746% | $32.2697 | $32.27 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.93 | 9.533% | $137.9349 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.72 | 9.755% | $163.2276 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.51 | 11.324% | $13.9266 | $13.93 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.52 | 8.638% | $227.6183 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.02 | $859.0474 | $859.05 | $859.10 | $858.90 | |