| 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 | $245.76 | 3.574% | $254.5435 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.64 | 5.363% | $79.6966 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.39 | 9.315% | $154.5605 | $154.56 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.98 | 13.319% | $67.9687 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.90 | 5.787% | $27.3988 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.69 | 10.195% | $170.4606 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.81 | 5.471% | $56.7539 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.17 | $811.3826 | $811.38 | $811.35 | $811.50 | |