| 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 | $238.28 | 3.398% | $246.3768 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.70 | 7.266% | $50.0932 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.78 | 8.140% | $55.9949 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.88 | 10.619% | $180.1762 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.28 | 3.213% | $57.0561 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.82 | 10.150% | $147.4027 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.31 | 4.681% | $8.699 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.05 | $745.7989 | $745.80 | $745.85 | $745.90 | |