| 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 | $242.93 | 5.244% | $255.6692 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.65 | 9.871% | $220.4562 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.49 | 7.201% | $183.839 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.87 | 7.484% | $205.1547 | $205.15 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.68 | 6.816% | $184.4499 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.41 | 5.108% | $140.2246 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.61 | 9.576% | $57.6479 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.64 | $1,247.4415 | $1,247.44 | $1,247.40 | $1,247.40 | |