| 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 | $245.43 | 5.267% | $258.3568 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.38 | 8.617% | $12.3606 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.42 | 11.692% | $27.2752 | $27.28 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.93 | 6.666% | $29.7918 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.55 | 7.327% | $230.2701 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.49 | 12.620% | $23.0758 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.34 | 7.518% | $236.9052 | $236.91 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.54 | $818.0355 | $818.05 | $818.05 | $818.20 | |