| 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 | $83.47 | 3.456% | $86.3547 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.85 | 11.565% | $158.255 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.88 | 6.201% | $107.1356 | $107.14 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.26 | 4.532% | $16.9969 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.96 | 3.328% | $24.7574 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.67 | 3.761% | $134.5469 | $134.55 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.54 | 6.319% | $109.0195 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.63 | $637.0660 | $637.08 | $637.05 | $637.10 | |