| 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 | $237.44 | 6.779% | $253.5361 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.74 | 7.467% | $36.2594 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.68 | 5.849% | $157.3763 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.77 | 12.190% | $79.3969 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.83 | 12.764% | $147.5291 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.44 | 10.559% | $15.9647 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.84 | 5.585% | $39.9534 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.74 | $730.0159 | $730.02 | $730.05 | $730.10 | |