| 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 | $245.40 | 8.805% | $267.0075 | $267.01 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.82 | 12.615% | $161.9629 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.49 | 10.554% | $55.8187 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.68 | 9.785% | $86.3788 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.93 | 11.306% | $14.3919 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.90 | 3.568% | $36.1452 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.88 | 4.774% | $71.1206 | $71.12 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.10 | $692.8256 | $692.83 | $692.80 | $692.80 | |