| 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 | $231.31 | 9.503% | $253.2914 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.43 | 12.564% | $87.1583 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.68 | 8.147% | $220.2738 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.76 | 5.703% | $26.1721 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.92 | 6.215% | $58.3333 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.61 | 7.642% | $20.0322 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.79 | 6.408% | $196.6313 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.50 | $861.8924 | $861.88 | $861.90 | $861.90 | |