| 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 | $246.43 | 4.625% | $257.8274 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.79 | 7.161% | $26.5652 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.62 | 8.590% | $252.6021 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.92 | 6.423% | $251.0731 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.52 | 12.275% | $96.0176 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.34 | 6.756% | $187.186 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.40 | 9.500% | $42.048 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.02 | $1,113.3194 | $1,113.33 | $1,113.30 | $1,113.30 | |