| 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 | $247.47 | 5.736% | $261.6649 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.69 | 3.826% | $157.4937 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.38 | 3.270% | $97.4662 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.48 | 3.680% | $82.4049 | $82.40 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.36 | 3.257% | $170.7458 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.33 | 12.618% | $29.6523 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.46 | 13.618% | $262.9802 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.17 | $1,062.4080 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.50 | |