| 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 | $239.38 | 7.560% | $257.4771 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.96 | 6.393% | $42.5146 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.72 | 3.296% | $98.8749 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.71 | 7.530% | $174.9621 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.90 | 13.830% | $187.7057 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.52 | 8.710% | $39.7009 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.39 | 12.600% | $91.6451 | $91.65 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.58 | $892.8804 | $892.88 | $892.85 | $892.90 | |