| 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 | $240.37 | 8.359% | $260.4625 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.98 | 8.745% | $120.6852 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.95 | 6.503% | $72.3688 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.64 | 8.520% | $138.5149 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.76 | 12.424% | $12.0968 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.98 | 6.559% | $79.8979 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.76 | 9.419% | $195.5974 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.44 | $879.6235 | $879.63 | $879.60 | $879.70 | |