| 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 | $247.59 | 5.602% | $261.46 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.36 | 13.596% | $233.2807 | $233.28 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.43 | 6.509% | $228.3872 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.46 | 3.616% | $81.2971 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.57 | 4.610% | $12.1034 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.58 | 12.249% | $29.8358 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.76 | 12.131% | $10.944 | $10.94 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.75 | $857.3082 | $857.31 | $857.35 | $857.30 | |