| 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 | $243.64 | 6.240% | $258.8431 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.80 | 8.261% | $56.0792 | $56.08 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.60 | 10.561% | $186.4058 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.28 | 13.718% | $179.9929 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.25 | 6.799% | $16.2868 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.34 | 9.525% | $142.7549 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.54 | 10.487% | $71.3083 | $71.31 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.45 | $911.6710 | $911.67 | $911.70 | $911.70 | |