| 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 | $238.35 | 3.560% | $246.8353 | $246.84 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.62 | 3.158% | $102.766 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.56 | 5.123% | $54.2014 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.96 | 8.629% | $6.4743 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.81 | 9.620% | $167.5103 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.68 | 12.377% | $44.5912 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.47 | 8.234% | $105.4957 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.45 | $727.8742 | $727.88 | $727.85 | $727.90 | |