| 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 | $240.50 | 7.846% | $259.3696 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.73 | 5.864% | $57.9394 | $57.94 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.48 | 5.682% | $141.0643 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.74 | 13.640% | $76.9797 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.98 | 4.810% | $8.3638 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.45 | 3.500% | $136.0508 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.85 | 12.150% | $177.0288 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.73 | $856.7964 | $856.79 | $856.80 | $856.90 | |