| 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 | $243.54 | 5.181% | $256.1578 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.92 | 13.538% | $119.1241 | $119.12 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.66 | 13.626% | $135.9649 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.55 | 10.394% | $42.5569 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.55 | 6.805% | $29.4248 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.58 | 5.591% | $79.8057 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.34 | 8.803% | $209.2717 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.14 | $872.3059 | $872.30 | $872.20 | $872.40 | |