| 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 | $247.47 | 5.658% | $261.4719 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.41 | 5.472% | $185.0084 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.61 | 4.702% | $223.6539 | $223.65 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.87 | 8.422% | $17.2066 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.29 | 9.623% | $112.1334 | $112.13 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.97 | 13.839% | $262.9339 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.89 | 9.545% | $225.5422 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.51 | $1,287.9503 | $1,287.94 | $1,287.95 | $1,287.90 | |