| 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 | $228.68 | 8.559% | $248.2527 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.53 | 8.627% | $95.0812 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.35 | 5.420% | $17.2362 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.84 | 9.374% | $172.6359 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.32 | 3.847% | $31.4864 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.72 | 9.185% | $150.3696 | $150.37 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.41 | 10.378% | $72.1982 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.85 | $787.2602 | $787.27 | $787.30 | $787.30 | |