| 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 | $242.48 | 7.445% | $260.5326 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.65 | 3.162% | $136.8444 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.89 | 12.381% | $96.524 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.46 | 8.480% | $44.9758 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.65 | 7.576% | $105.048 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.55 | 3.811% | $18.2188 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.51 | 8.270% | $236.5808 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.19 | $898.7244 | $898.72 | $898.75 | $898.60 | |