| 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 | $81.65 | 5.538% | $86.1718 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.57 | 9.168% | $13.7224 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.65 | 8.173% | $166.2078 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.52 | 10.211% | $252.9563 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.35 | 10.104% | $122.6008 | $122.60 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.84 | 7.168% | $208.8061 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.37 | 11.624% | $208.0336 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.95 | $1,058.4988 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.45 | $1,058.50 | |