| 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 | $240.60 | 3.860% | $249.8872 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.97 | 4.790% | $190.6864 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.86 | 6.155% | $6.2207 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.65 | 4.680% | $39.412 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.31 | 7.700% | $216.8109 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.41 | 4.574% | $261.8638 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.50 | 7.509% | $12.3635 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.30 | $977.2445 | $977.24 | $977.20 | $977.30 | |