| 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 | $240.87 | 4.851% | $252.5546 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.68 | 12.467% | $73.8683 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.42 | 6.104% | $6.8119 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.40 | 3.552% | $118.4635 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.89 | 5.742% | $203.9657 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.25 | 9.874% | $159.592 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.97 | 9.674% | $263.1847 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.48 | $1,078.4407 | $1,078.43 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.60 | |