| 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 | $250.80 | 4.542% | $262.1913 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.98 | 5.512% | $42.1837 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.40 | 9.403% | $86.866 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.73 | 10.705% | $181.2573 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.74 | 6.730% | $129.9331 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.74 | 6.742% | $156.6332 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.77 | 9.263% | $126.4938 | $126.49 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.16 | $985.5584 | $985.55 | $985.60 | $985.60 | |