| 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 | $234.55 | 6.421% | $249.6105 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.58 | 8.380% | $79.746 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.66 | 9.705% | $267.3072 | $267.31 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.49 | 9.148% | $54.0173 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.75 | 11.675% | $108.0456 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.90 | 8.431% | $28.0836 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.70 | 8.840% | $94.3643 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.63 | $881.1745 | $881.18 | $881.15 | $881.10 | |