| 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 | $225.49 | 12.595% | $253.8905 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.45 | 6.732% | $42.1058 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.62 | 3.224% | $114.1864 | $114.19 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.55 | 7.788% | $8.138 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.44 | 7.608% | $178.0267 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.56 | 5.648% | $163.2895 | $163.29 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.35 | 10.559% | $108.7348 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.46 | $868.3717 | $868.38 | $868.45 | $868.30 | |