| 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 | $245.33 | 6.609% | $261.5439 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.98 | 3.522% | $198.7415 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.52 | 8.623% | $271.0361 | $271.04 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.39 | 7.218% | $17.573 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.57 | 5.204% | $74.2425 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.32 | 8.695% | $18.826 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.49 | 13.116% | $206.4254 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.60 | $1,048.3884 | $1,048.39 | $1,048.45 | $1,048.20 | |