| 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 | $247.92 | 5.585% | $261.7663 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.31 | 5.731% | $198.0447 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.65 | 7.726% | $78.2629 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.45 | 10.399% | $31.4085 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.76 | 5.127% | $104.8747 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.61 | 11.673% | $34.1831 | $34.18 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.76 | 8.844% | $157.5626 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.46 | $866.1028 | $866.09 | $866.05 | $866.20 | |