| 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 | $235.48 | 10.845% | $261.0178 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.60 | 3.684% | $48.3167 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.80 | 7.385% | $37.37 | $37.37 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.25 | 13.102% | $8.1999 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.57 | 13.532% | $184.569 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.97 | 11.382% | $178.1778 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.47 | 5.836% | $236.5117 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.14 | $954.1629 | $954.17 | $954.10 | $954.20 | |