| 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 | $239.27 | 7.422% | $257.0286 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 5.797% | $83.1776 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.78 | 12.832% | $87.7607 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.25 | 4.836% | $7.6006 | $7.60 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.52 | 3.301% | $12.9333 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.46 | 7.429% | $220.7236 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.38 | 13.302% | $135.2599 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.28 | $804.4843 | $804.48 | $804.50 | $804.50 | |