| 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 | $249.77 | 4.278% | $260.4552 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.29 | 8.417% | $101.1422 | $101.14 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.99 | 13.752% | $86.4401 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.97 | 4.561% | $163.0838 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.56 | 7.199% | $117.4472 | $117.45 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.63 | 12.805% | $160.8938 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.46 | 3.443% | $26.3366 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.67 | $915.7989 | $915.80 | $915.85 | $915.70 | |