| 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 | $240.26 | 3.438% | $248.5201 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.75 | 3.192% | $55.4657 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.29 | 12.615% | $8.2096 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.62 | 8.329% | $192.414 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.85 | 13.478% | $141.6773 | $141.68 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.40 | 13.475% | $95.7729 | $95.77 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.26 | 6.541% | $168.6118 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.43 | $910.6714 | $910.67 | $910.60 | $910.70 | |