| 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 | $242.87 | 7.351% | $260.7234 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.28 | 7.294% | $168.752 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.34 | 9.743% | $82.6804 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.34 | 9.558% | $10.2327 | $10.23 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.39 | 4.107% | $12.8989 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.37 | 9.865% | $86.1012 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.34 | 11.297% | $236.328 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.93 | $857.7166 | $857.71 | $857.75 | $857.70 | |