| 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 | $247.72 | 3.807% | $257.1507 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.81 | 9.319% | $207.4984 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.26 | 9.604% | $69.3355 | $69.34 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.79 | 8.309% | $40.93 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.31 | 4.741% | $124.9665 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.99 | 7.273% | $85.8077 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.95 | 13.785% | $46.595 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.83 | $832.2838 | $832.30 | $832.30 | $832.30 | |