| 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 | $246.62 | 4.682% | $258.1667 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.73 | 6.874% | $64.9046 | $64.90 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.78 | 4.850% | $187.4508 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.77 | 7.485% | $62.0941 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.53 | 8.406% | $208.7141 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.37 | 5.539% | $45.7723 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.77 | 5.151% | $232.1419 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.57 | $1,059.2445 | $1,059.23 | $1,059.20 | $1,059.30 | |