| 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 | $238.40 | 3.386% | $246.4722 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.46 | 9.595% | $8.1758 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.81 | 8.191% | $101.494 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.58 | 8.113% | $86.0363 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.29 | 13.635% | $210.5543 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.58 | 5.194% | $24.8047 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.81 | 10.359% | $191.815 | $191.82 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.93 | $869.3523 | $869.35 | $869.35 | $869.40 | |