| 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 | $238.40 | 8.202% | $257.9536 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.76 | 11.254% | $187.7523 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.87 | 4.300% | $142.7554 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.62 | 7.626% | $100.7595 | $100.76 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.84 | 12.452% | $151.6303 | $151.63 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.45 | 5.671% | $76.5586 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.61 | 5.798% | $38.7326 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.55 | $956.1423 | $956.14 | $956.15 | $956.30 | |