| 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 | $245.57 | 5.829% | $259.8843 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.36 | 6.771% | $61.2438 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.25 | 6.292% | $77.8589 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.61 | 7.136% | $45.6506 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.58 | 7.435% | $173.5935 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.91 | 7.334% | $102.944 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.74 | 10.758% | $16.3257 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.02 | $737.5008 | $737.49 | $737.55 | $737.50 | |