| 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 | $81.96 | 5.570% | $86.5252 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.58 | 12.605% | $20.922 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.51 | 8.576% | $92.8433 | $92.84 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.51 | 8.478% | $62.3857 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.73 | 7.626% | $87.9627 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.47 | 5.818% | $69.279 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.42 | 4.837% | $18.2626 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $408.18 | $438.1805 | $438.18 | $438.20 | $438.20 | |