| 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 | $81.37 | 6.570% | $86.716 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.81 | 3.133% | $162.7542 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.46 | 10.705% | $178.7443 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.31 | 7.691% | $200.6391 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.29 | 8.242% | $121.5449 | $121.54 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.34 | 9.377% | $211.4695 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.66 | 7.255% | $8.2157 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.24 | $970.0837 | $970.08 | $970.05 | $970.00 | |