| 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 | $248.27 | 5.510% | $261.9497 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.95 | 9.535% | $26.2336 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.98 | 5.445% | $176.0721 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.45 | 6.864% | $192.8361 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.34 | 12.487% | $10.5063 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.87 | 7.700% | $62.326 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.92 | 9.240% | $123.3538 | $123.35 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.78 | $853.2776 | $853.28 | $853.30 | $853.20 | |