| 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 | $82.86 | 4.417% | $86.5199 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.45 | 5.573% | $26.8683 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.67 | 11.360% | $87.6069 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.53 | 12.734% | $184.3539 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.78 | 8.870% | $185.9282 | $185.93 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.58 | 8.644% | $215.7453 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.45 | 3.464% | $214.6361 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.32 | $1,001.6586 | $1,001.67 | $1,001.65 | $1,001.60 | |