| 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 | $247.62 | 3.645% | $256.6457 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.58 | 11.432% | $104.2781 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.80 | 8.862% | $204.4428 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.76 | 10.712% | $84.9825 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.82 | 3.394% | $145.5994 | $145.60 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.32 | 6.830% | $5.6834 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.88 | 4.196% | $103.029 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.78 | $904.6609 | $904.66 | $904.75 | $904.60 | |