| 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 | $235.59 | 7.575% | $253.4359 | $253.44 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.90 | 3.222% | $25.7023 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.25 | 6.317% | $45.9821 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.51 | 6.367% | $20.7522 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.66 | 3.238% | $157.6031 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.30 | 9.290% | $198.1428 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.81 | 3.392% | $169.3664 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.02 | $870.9848 | $870.98 | $871.00 | $871.00 | |