| 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 | $245.60 | 5.580% | $259.3045 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.83 | 10.756% | $195.8498 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.28 | 8.466% | $193.3732 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.37 | 9.765% | $195.7878 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.28 | 13.110% | $142.8353 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.50 | 5.541% | $166.2271 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.67 | 11.581% | $216.0989 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.53 | $1,369.4766 | $1,369.48 | $1,369.50 | $1,369.40 | |