| 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 | $247.82 | 5.557% | $261.5914 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.27 | 3.401% | $53.0137 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.99 | 5.319% | $166.3935 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.93 | 12.741% | $60.8012 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.88 | 10.497% | $16.442 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.65 | 9.802% | $9.4979 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.63 | 5.165% | $195.2178 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.17 | $762.9575 | $762.95 | $762.95 | $762.90 | |