| 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 | $249.94 | 7.783% | $269.3928 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.30 | 12.632% | $62.2855 | $62.29 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.59 | 3.455% | $18.1977 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.55 | 11.367% | $21.7722 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.83 | 7.135% | $8.3887 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.98 | 8.483% | $201.7567 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.32 | 11.681% | $21.5768 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.51 | $603.3704 | $603.38 | $603.40 | $603.50 | |