| 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 | $238.89 | 6.441% | $254.2769 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.57 | 7.106% | $73.4426 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.30 | 12.755% | $58.9709 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.88 | 7.477% | $20.2917 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.61 | 7.614% | $202.9708 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.47 | 4.666% | $176.3308 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.49 | 6.418% | $49.4737 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.21 | $835.7574 | $835.75 | $835.75 | $835.80 | |