| 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 | $242.87 | 6.379% | $258.3627 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.79 | 12.516% | $52.6462 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.54 | 5.808% | $67.2304 | $67.23 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.30 | 6.817% | $14.2067 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.95 | 4.511% | $34.4364 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.49 | 8.535% | $142.7127 | $142.71 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.62 | 9.758% | $21.5345 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.56 | $591.1296 | $591.13 | $591.15 | $591.00 | |