| 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 | $250.97 | 6.319% | $266.8288 | $266.83 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.88 | 7.456% | $65.4192 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.78 | 11.525% | $54.4019 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.36 | 5.192% | $118.1937 | $118.19 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.72 | 11.331% | $183.3844 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.32 | 6.578% | $69.6167 | $69.62 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.68 | 9.702% | $228.9261 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.71 | $986.7708 | $986.77 | $986.80 | $986.70 | |