| 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 | $235.39 | 4.193% | $245.2599 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.43 | 13.425% | $180.8335 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.79 | 5.844% | $8.2452 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.60 | 12.261% | $60.1719 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.45 | 5.625% | $259.2566 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.62 | 10.430% | $138.7222 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.31 | 8.680% | $43.8089 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.59 | $936.2982 | $936.30 | $936.25 | $936.30 | |