| 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 | $240.90 | 8.828% | $262.1667 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.97 | 12.720% | $139.739 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.81 | 13.618% | $29.3248 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.96 | 6.211% | $47.7525 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.96 | 5.440% | $242.4698 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.91 | 5.734% | $18.937 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.84 | 7.468% | $139.5365 | $139.54 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.35 | $879.9263 | $879.93 | $879.90 | $879.90 | |