| 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 | $247.64 | 6.392% | $263.4691 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.28 | 8.562% | $52.4137 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.41 | 3.615% | $176.5703 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.50 | 13.192% | $203.1796 | $203.18 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.35 | 4.232% | $33.7191 | $33.72 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.99 | 5.202% | $19.9779 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.36 | 11.683% | $218.1839 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.53 | $967.5136 | $967.51 | $967.50 | $967.60 | |