| 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 | $82.99 | 6.352% | $88.2615 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.93 | 5.359% | $26.266 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.79 | 4.737% | $166.3119 | $166.31 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.67 | 11.269% | $203.2551 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.68 | 7.601% | $256.8221 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.79 | 3.156% | $219.5057 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.27 | 4.345% | $258.0139 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.12 | $1,218.4362 | $1,218.44 | $1,218.35 | $1,218.50 | |