| 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 | $244.85 | 5.579% | $258.5102 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.56 | 10.350% | $69.035 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.75 | 11.360% | $7.5168 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.46 | 3.441% | $55.2996 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.39 | 7.350% | $256.9852 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.83 | 7.734% | $86.0041 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.94 | 5.346% | $142.1539 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.78 | $875.5048 | $875.51 | $875.50 | $875.50 | |