| 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 | $250.30 | 4.431% | $261.3908 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.86 | 5.660% | $76.9839 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.67 | 6.781% | $236.7014 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.71 | 3.774% | $47.4351 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.80 | 12.852% | $76.5137 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.86 | 12.621% | $219.4533 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.93 | 4.706% | $113.0092 | $113.01 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.13 | $1,031.4874 | $1,031.48 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.50 | |