| 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 | $246.50 | 3.652% | $255.5022 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.50 | 5.847% | $48.1604 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.76 | 4.505% | $197.2636 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.86 | 13.461% | $171.1673 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.89 | 13.427% | $41.8432 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.30 | 9.666% | $175.7946 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.33 | 7.594% | $220.9228 | $220.92 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.14 | $1,110.6541 | $1,110.64 | $1,110.60 | $1,110.70 | |