| 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 | $77.65 | 11.313% | $86.4345 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.66 | 8.725% | $19.2008 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.81 | 6.648% | $15.7946 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.75 | 4.375% | $25.8328 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.76 | 7.857% | $53.6696 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.61 | 10.321% | $240.0695 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.38 | 8.775% | $37.3968 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $436.62 | $478.3986 | $478.39 | $478.40 | $478.40 | |