| 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 | $247.64 | 3.383% | $256.0177 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.46 | 12.813% | $79.488 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.29 | 9.683% | $162.6489 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.95 | 3.169% | $37.0893 | $37.09 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.81 | 7.719% | $200.1527 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.86 | 10.417% | $83.7623 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.94 | 6.255% | $45.6259 | $45.63 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.95 | $864.7848 | $864.79 | $864.80 | $864.80 | |