| 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 | $241.80 | 4.403% | $252.4465 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.78 | 8.380% | $88.6332 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.69 | 5.575% | $144.3105 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.86 | 7.796% | $131.3602 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 8.360% | $5.9598 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.56 | 11.737% | $58.729 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.90 | 9.320% | $120.1427 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.09 | $801.5819 | $801.58 | $801.60 | $801.50 | |