| 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 | $241.25 | 6.725% | $257.4741 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.82 | 7.330% | $22.3461 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.35 | 13.230% | $189.4904 | $189.49 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.89 | 12.123% | $44.7259 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.93 | 7.765% | $179.8921 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.63 | 5.294% | $31.1986 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.53 | 8.663% | $84.2464 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.40 | $809.3736 | $809.38 | $809.40 | $809.30 | |