| 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 | $229.25 | 7.556% | $246.5721 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.75 | 12.131% | $70.3622 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.28 | 11.805% | $81.9307 | $81.93 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.77 | 8.749% | $186.7982 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.72 | 12.552% | $67.2161 | $67.22 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.37 | 6.324% | $261.9504 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.83 | 11.809% | $32.2345 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.97 | $947.0642 | $947.06 | $947.05 | $947.10 | |