| 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 | $8.49 | 4.465% | $8.8691 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.25 | 5.525% | $259.8553 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.52 | 6.671% | $77.3578 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.97 | 5.436% | $238.2537 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.34 | 11.558% | $80.7011 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.36 | 5.330% | $35.1381 | $35.14 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.95 | 8.573% | $259.4352 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.88 | $959.6103 | $959.62 | $959.60 | $959.70 | |