| 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 | $240.54 | 8.675% | $261.4068 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.95 | 4.628% | $15.6419 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.59 | 5.620% | $147.435 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.98 | 13.846% | $23.8849 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.90 | 10.720% | $22.0333 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.86 | 3.520% | $87.8471 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.37 | 11.855% | $59.697 | $59.70 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.19 | $617.9460 | $617.95 | $618.00 | $617.80 | |