| 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 | $240.65 | 6.504% | $256.3019 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.82 | 11.424% | $16.513 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.52 | 9.486% | $43.2689 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.46 | 5.392% | $8.9162 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.50 | 11.228% | $196.3174 | $196.32 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.48 | 7.328% | $93.8905 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.67 | 10.363% | $228.0872 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.10 | $843.2951 | $843.30 | $843.25 | $843.30 | |