| 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 | $244.31 | 5.745% | $258.3456 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.77 | 4.619% | $37.4222 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.40 | 6.825% | $160.6648 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.97 | 7.629% | $186.1659 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.62 | 11.120% | $52.9153 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.82 | 10.251% | $188.3308 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.58 | 10.854% | $273.3438 | $273.34 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.47 | $1,157.1884 | $1,157.19 | $1,157.15 | $1,157.10 | |