| 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 | $237.56 | 7.453% | $255.2653 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.49 | 3.212% | $32.5015 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.86 | 3.133% | $17.3882 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.97 | 6.144% | $40.3029 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.63 | 13.135% | $44.8354 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.54 | 7.640% | $87.7697 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.39 | 8.832% | $194.1454 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.44 | $672.2084 | $672.22 | $672.20 | $672.20 | |