| 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 | $244.89 | 5.250% | $257.7467 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.91 | 5.310% | $90.4718 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.67 | 13.705% | $104.2334 | $104.23 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.35 | 13.602% | $7.2137 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.74 | 7.735% | $71.9023 | $71.90 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.72 | 12.577% | $91.9979 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.42 | 10.505% | $70.0823 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.70 | $693.6481 | $693.64 | $693.65 | $693.60 | |