| 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 | $242.38 | 8.702% | $263.4719 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.91 | 10.391% | $159.9676 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.82 | 10.835% | $271.3462 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.99 | 7.873% | $51.7683 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.90 | 8.834% | $32.5414 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.75 | 3.777% | $106.6309 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.74 | 13.483% | $101.8396 | $101.84 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.49 | $987.5659 | $987.57 | $987.55 | $987.50 | |