| 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 | $78.70 | 10.375% | $86.8651 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.94 | 5.676% | $244.0482 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.50 | 13.780% | $281.6055 | $281.61 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.89 | 4.256% | $206.3122 | $206.31 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.59 | 4.185% | $116.26 | $116.26 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.86 | 5.185% | $112.4007 | $112.40 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.71 | 9.112% | $233.1833 | $233.18 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.19 | $1,280.6750 | $1,280.68 | $1,280.65 | $1,280.70 | |