| 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 | $241.50 | 5.845% | $255.6157 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.90 | 6.304% | $109.3868 | $109.39 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.71 | 13.495% | $16.6951 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.39 | 4.168% | $211.8673 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.90 | 10.410% | $46.2618 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.91 | 7.288% | $81.4423 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.45 | 10.755% | $128.9742 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.76 | $850.2432 | $850.25 | $850.20 | $850.30 | |