| 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 | $222.73 | 13.752% | $253.3598 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.97 | 7.574% | $37.6186 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.87 | 10.715% | $51.8921 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.26 | 7.441% | $7.8002 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.79 | 4.723% | $256.3514 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.93 | 10.704% | $28.7055 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.95 | 8.456% | $27.0598 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.50 | $662.7874 | $662.79 | $662.75 | $662.90 | |