| 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 | $244.77 | 4.755% | $256.4088 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.81 | 13.117% | $88.0163 | $88.02 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.65 | 5.329% | $10.1642 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.63 | 8.752% | $47.4485 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.50 | 5.873% | $164.6325 | $164.63 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.31 | 7.853% | $29.4547 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.85 | 12.581% | $173.2059 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.52 | $769.3309 | $769.33 | $769.30 | $769.30 | |