| 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 | $82.26 | 5.122% | $86.4734 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.26 | 8.300% | $199.5536 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.34 | 11.700% | $198.0888 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.92 | 10.688% | $164.8366 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.84 | 3.305% | $143.4287 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.50 | 4.335% | $233.1887 | $233.19 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.49 | 9.358% | $150.3563 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.61 | $1,175.9261 | $1,175.93 | $1,175.95 | $1,176.00 | |