| 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 | $236.45 | 8.721% | $257.0708 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.83 | 4.143% | $89.3859 | $89.39 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.58 | 9.856% | $163.224 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.87 | 9.114% | $35.8658 | $35.87 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.93 | 3.620% | $60.0271 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.65 | 6.619% | $40.1421 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.60 | 12.384% | $8.5412 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.91 | $654.2569 | $654.26 | $654.25 | $654.20 | |