| 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 | $77.25 | 11.368% | $86.0318 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.89 | 6.720% | $120.4762 | $120.48 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.81 | 7.773% | $60.1481 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.60 | 9.471% | $32.4034 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.81 | 3.471% | $141.5587 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.82 | 9.179% | $141.7362 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.44 | 5.113% | $261.1427 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.62 | $843.4971 | $843.50 | $843.55 | $843.40 | |