| 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 | $246.41 | 6.453% | $262.3108 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.34 | 9.204% | $142.3365 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.54 | 9.483% | $8.255 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.67 | 9.531% | $185.8412 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.79 | 10.303% | $90.2168 | $90.22 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.46 | 4.723% | $23.5208 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.25 | 6.580% | $170.7945 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.46 | $883.2756 | $883.28 | $883.25 | $883.20 | |