| 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 | $247.74 | 4.528% | $258.9577 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.35 | 9.153% | $10.2058 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.98 | 5.270% | $72.6152 | $72.62 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.57 | 13.728% | $23.3938 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.82 | 7.466% | $159.9309 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.27 | 6.433% | $122.6853 | $122.69 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.95 | 9.152% | $44.6977 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.68 | $692.4864 | $692.50 | $692.50 | $692.50 | |