| 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 | $249.70 | 5.378% | $263.1289 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.70 | 6.810% | $116.1025 | $116.10 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.48 | 13.783% | $207.6312 | $207.63 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.28 | 3.859% | $155.0407 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.66 | 4.838% | $14.3209 | $14.32 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.29 | 5.301% | $76.1221 | $76.12 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.92 | 6.519% | $45.718 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.03 | $878.0643 | $878.06 | $878.05 | $877.90 | |