| 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 | $232.33 | 5.529% | $245.1755 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.83 | 13.685% | $39.5965 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.40 | 11.534% | $31.6757 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.28 | 12.679% | $26.2317 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.96 | 8.843% | $22.8135 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.90 | 7.776% | $187.4225 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.48 | 10.732% | $18.2486 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.18 | $571.1640 | $571.17 | $571.20 | $571.10 | |