| 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 | $240.45 | 5.625% | $253.9753 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.48 | 7.110% | $245.796 | $245.80 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.84 | 10.589% | $180.0831 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.29 | 7.766% | $17.5551 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.80 | 10.192% | $133.1119 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.49 | 10.609% | $58.0587 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.69 | 3.650% | $14.1897 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.04 | $902.7698 | $902.78 | $902.80 | $902.90 | |