| 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 | $244.88 | 4.861% | $256.7836 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.91 | 4.235% | $143.7505 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.94 | 4.817% | $75.4053 | $75.41 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.38 | 9.863% | $89.4065 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.66 | 12.384% | $208.6521 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.31 | 4.615% | $43.2165 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.46 | 10.555% | $15.9863 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.54 | $833.2008 | $833.21 | $833.20 | $833.30 | |