| 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 | $248.33 | 5.711% | $262.5121 | $262.51 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.69 | 9.446% | $42.3447 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.88 | 13.160% | $150.367 | $150.37 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.59 | 7.689% | $81.4021 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.92 | 6.802% | $195.3622 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.26 | 12.734% | $74.6975 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.56 | 10.786% | $170.123 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.23 | $976.8086 | $976.80 | $976.75 | $976.80 | |