| 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 | $245.47 | 5.732% | $259.5403 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.56 | 13.711% | $195.0826 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.48 | 8.506% | $18.9668 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.56 | 11.462% | $55.2406 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.95 | 9.592% | $78.8514 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.51 | 9.194% | $55.1539 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.45 | 8.603% | $186.1998 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.98 | $849.0354 | $849.03 | $849.05 | $849.10 | |