| 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 | $245.95 | 5.648% | $259.8413 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.44 | 6.206% | $76.9356 | $76.94 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.57 | 9.684% | $8.3031 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.50 | 12.799% | $254.3617 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.26 | 8.418% | $268.0743 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.91 | 8.111% | $271.2613 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.92 | 7.798% | $165.9227 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.55 | $1,304.7000 | $1,304.69 | $1,304.65 | $1,304.70 | |