| 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 | $248.97 | 5.256% | $262.0559 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.25 | 13.510% | $250.0058 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.51 | 8.366% | $9.2219 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.59 | 9.642% | $55.4679 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.49 | 4.871% | $80.2158 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.79 | 12.465% | $94.2344 | $94.23 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.40 | 8.835% | $92.9451 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.00 | $844.1468 | $844.16 | $844.10 | $844.10 | |