| 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 | $249.74 | 7.620% | $268.7702 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.75 | 5.630% | $238.4597 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.82 | 3.744% | $78.6587 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.75 | 13.726% | $40.657 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.84 | 6.667% | $8.3627 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.32 | 3.258% | $240.9216 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.56 | 12.317% | $93.8521 | $93.85 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.78 | $969.6820 | $969.68 | $969.60 | $969.90 | |