| 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 | $247.92 | 7.231% | $265.8471 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.91 | 9.662% | $158.9112 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.84 | 8.642% | $54.1472 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.85 | 11.795% | $169.7607 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.78 | 9.712% | $204.9201 | $204.92 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.58 | 10.616% | $19.4463 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.99 | 13.273% | $6.7851 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.87 | $879.8177 | $879.83 | $879.80 | $879.70 | |