| 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 | $245.79 | 3.852% | $255.2578 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.99 | 13.354% | $97.4731 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.30 | 6.819% | $105.0031 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.67 | 11.699% | $112.4474 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.61 | 7.472% | $154.3405 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.40 | 9.642% | $137.4911 | $137.49 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.48 | 6.243% | $81.2546 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.24 | $943.2676 | $943.26 | $943.25 | $943.30 | |