| 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 | $235.91 | 8.530% | $256.0331 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.56 | 3.369% | $78.1056 | $78.11 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.84 | 11.807% | $45.662 | $45.66 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.81 | 7.378% | $159.7892 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.54 | 4.526% | $67.4611 | $67.46 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.60 | 4.581% | $97.8878 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.90 | 6.857% | $236.0471 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.16 | $940.9859 | $940.99 | $941.00 | $941.00 | |