| 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 | $230.53 | 9.768% | $253.0482 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.67 | 12.857% | $52.6704 | $52.67 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.44 | 4.486% | $45.3887 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.77 | 13.265% | $174.1676 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.83 | 13.514% | $159.8618 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.86 | 13.784% | $48.7678 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.65 | 6.330% | $6.0076 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.75 | $739.9121 | $739.92 | $739.85 | $740.00 | |