| 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 | $247.42 | 5.701% | $261.5254 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.53 | 7.122% | $6.9951 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.50 | 10.610% | $205.1816 | $205.18 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.73 | 5.463% | $62.993 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.32 | 12.810% | $92.8652 | $92.87 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.90 | 6.349% | $71.1475 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.80 | 7.284% | $230.446 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.20 | $931.1538 | $931.17 | $931.20 | $931.10 | |