| 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 | $242.95 | 6.187% | $257.9813 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.63 | 7.467% | $40.4398 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.39 | 9.366% | $32.1427 | $32.14 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.83 | 12.277% | $17.7734 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.67 | 8.585% | $6.1568 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.91 | 5.531% | $144.4825 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.55 | 8.861% | $207.4346 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.93 | $706.4111 | $706.40 | $706.45 | $706.40 | |