| 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 | $250.94 | 5.721% | $265.2963 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.88 | 6.635% | $86.2464 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.49 | 9.781% | $272.7948 | $272.79 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.47 | 13.581% | $41.423 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.38 | 6.326% | $173.7154 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.78 | 5.173% | $54.4586 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.69 | 3.587% | $184.0637 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.63 | $1,077.9982 | $1,078.00 | $1,077.95 | $1,078.00 | |