| 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 | $81.38 | 5.723% | $86.0374 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.44 | 6.706% | $16.4754 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.39 | 6.690% | $155.1166 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.70 | 8.344% | $90.6839 | $90.68 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.40 | 6.679% | $87.9035 | $87.90 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.55 | 6.531% | $11.239 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.89 | 13.680% | $87.4086 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.75 | $534.8644 | $534.87 | $534.90 | $534.80 | |