| 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 | $240.77 | 7.563% | $258.9794 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.31 | 7.564% | $8.9386 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.79 | 5.544% | $16.6654 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.93 | 3.540% | $91.0427 | $91.04 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.95 | 10.393% | $6.5684 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.91 | 10.532% | $59.5878 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.98 | 9.423% | $169.5838 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.64 | $611.3661 | $611.37 | $611.40 | $611.40 | |