| 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 | $236.90 | 6.860% | $253.1513 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.80 | 5.792% | $154.2447 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.30 | 4.595% | $141.517 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.75 | 5.499% | $9.2312 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.66 | 6.331% | $119.7925 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.36 | 12.732% | $189.7956 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.71 | 11.430% | $47.5918 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.48 | $915.3241 | $915.32 | $915.35 | $915.30 | |