| 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 | $239.79 | 8.205% | $259.4648 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.55 | 12.562% | $125.5629 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.29 | 5.632% | $97.4878 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.49 | 8.239% | $176.9599 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.69 | 4.103% | $99.6162 | $99.62 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.64 | 11.487% | $186.8968 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.38 | 11.585% | $47.2897 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.83 | $993.2781 | $993.28 | $993.25 | $993.40 | |