| 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 | $247.79 | 5.585% | $261.6291 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.70 | 12.621% | $105.5259 | $105.53 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.74 | 10.561% | $230.785 | $230.79 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.44 | 6.445% | $63.2709 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.33 | 7.656% | $14.3505 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.99 | 10.256% | $166.4755 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.60 | 6.657% | $238.4851 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.59 | $1,080.5220 | $1,080.54 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.60 | |