| 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 | $238.37 | 8.640% | $258.9652 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.47 | 7.649% | $70.4778 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.38 | 12.835% | $42.1777 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.62 | 10.713% | $242.0408 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.82 | 10.854% | $35.2737 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.92 | 7.701% | $206.6998 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.70 | 9.379% | $122.1763 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.28 | $977.8113 | $977.82 | $977.85 | $977.90 | |