| 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 | $247.98 | 4.868% | $260.0517 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.59 | 8.807% | $51.7813 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.81 | 11.194% | $79.8484 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.37 | 3.103% | $19.9711 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.76 | 11.493% | $161.3973 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.85 | 4.675% | $195.5852 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.95 | 13.441% | $91.8305 | $91.83 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.31 | $860.4655 | $860.47 | $860.50 | $860.50 | |