| 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 | $242.94 | 4.775% | $254.5404 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.53 | 5.212% | $8.9746 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.54 | 9.409% | $85.9298 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.99 | 8.602% | $13.0214 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.67 | 8.329% | $32.1412 | $32.14 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.39 | 11.862% | $29.5204 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.88 | 6.321% | $155.1011 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.94 | $579.2289 | $579.22 | $579.20 | $579.10 | |