| 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 | $240.33 | 6.325% | $255.5309 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.80 | 6.507% | $44.5199 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.56 | 4.182% | $228.742 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.74 | 7.354% | $69.501 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.90 | 3.226% | $91.7679 | $91.77 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.60 | 12.595% | $46.8395 | $46.84 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.62 | 4.227% | $32.9566 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.55 | $769.8578 | $769.86 | $769.85 | $769.80 | |