| 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 | $240.80 | 5.602% | $254.2896 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.39 | 8.821% | $53.7467 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.59 | 7.749% | $120.2371 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.99 | 13.301% | $138.2159 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.40 | 10.370% | $65.5598 | $65.56 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.98 | 13.607% | $211.2863 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.35 | 4.465% | $138.2594 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.50 | $981.5948 | $981.61 | $981.60 | $981.60 | |