| 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 | $247.63 | 5.572% | $261.4279 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.77 | 5.431% | $117.8402 | $117.84 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.38 | 13.726% | $174.4329 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.36 | 13.398% | $74.1169 | $74.12 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.82 | 12.329% | $122.2364 | $122.24 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.28 | 7.193% | $172.8809 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.36 | 5.216% | $52.9868 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.60 | $975.9220 | $975.93 | $976.00 | $975.80 | |