| 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 | $244.35 | 5.773% | $258.4563 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.60 | 11.608% | $212.7248 | $212.72 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.67 | 3.749% | $135.5688 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.32 | 9.767% | $92.5555 | $92.56 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.89 | 5.532% | $66.3691 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.28 | 3.486% | $118.2638 | $118.26 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.41 | 9.691% | $109.0438 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.52 | $992.9821 | $992.98 | $992.90 | $993.10 | |