| 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 | $250.73 | 4.381% | $261.7145 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.85 | 11.515% | $6.5236 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.82 | 12.706% | $113.6302 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.29 | 6.288% | $38.5719 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.80 | 9.517% | $51.254 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.42 | 4.638% | $196.1125 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.86 | 13.524% | $197.3728 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.77 | $865.1795 | $865.16 | $865.10 | $865.20 | |