| 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 | $235.51 | 9.774% | $258.5287 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.78 | 5.756% | $186.9555 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.28 | 6.273% | $145.8916 | $145.89 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.27 | 9.332% | $23.2549 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.61 | 8.706% | $58.2773 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.98 | 13.387% | $99.7579 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.32 | 5.814% | $68.0596 | $68.06 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.75 | $840.7255 | $840.73 | $840.75 | $840.90 | |