| 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 | $245.73 | 5.730% | $259.8103 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.79 | 3.136% | $137.9857 | $137.99 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.43 | 7.697% | $95.2365 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.41 | 3.576% | $15.9611 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.32 | 13.700% | $20.8298 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.78 | 7.525% | $225.5659 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.33 | 4.248% | $221.3498 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.79 | $976.7391 | $976.75 | $976.75 | $976.70 | |