| 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 | $249.48 | 5.109% | $262.2259 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.89 | 9.757% | $108.5387 | $108.54 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.37 | 11.386% | $10.4369 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.82 | 3.199% | $12.1981 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.98 | 13.564% | $31.7752 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.47 | 13.849% | $197.4939 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.39 | 7.655% | $46.7115 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.40 | $669.3802 | $669.39 | $669.45 | $669.30 | |