| 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 | $241.82 | 8.167% | $261.5694 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.80 | 5.321% | $38.7581 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.42 | 3.326% | $28.332 | $28.33 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.85 | 7.235% | $49.1672 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.64 | 5.229% | $172.1967 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.83 | 5.413% | $98.909 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.52 | 13.583% | $195.9534 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.88 | $844.8858 | $844.89 | $844.85 | $845.00 | |