| 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 | $81.48 | 5.508% | $85.9679 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.65 | 13.422% | $164.0649 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.75 | 7.339% | $30.86 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.73 | 8.527% | $77.8464 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.76 | 8.287% | $54.9665 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.50 | 8.372% | $138.1743 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.36 | 9.568% | $130.7804 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.23 | $682.6604 | $682.66 | $682.60 | $682.80 | |