| 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 | $250.79 | 7.433% | $269.4312 | $269.43 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.35 | 12.583% | $38.6723 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.55 | 6.439% | $49.5474 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.85 | 9.796% | $8.619 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.25 | 3.172% | $189.0627 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.92 | 12.400% | $215.7181 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.32 | 7.190% | $153.6247 | $153.62 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.03 | $924.6754 | $924.67 | $924.60 | $924.60 | |