| 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 | $235.96 | 3.478% | $244.1667 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.53 | 13.212% | $62.8666 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.59 | 4.614% | $42.4628 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.31 | 10.842% | $163.2814 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.56 | 12.610% | $81.7098 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.56 | 5.597% | $98.7966 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.49 | 10.671% | $186.4696 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.00 | $879.7535 | $879.76 | $879.70 | $879.90 | |