| 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 | $244.80 | 6.833% | $261.5272 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.80 | 6.240% | $45.4707 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.80 | 13.696% | $70.2641 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.29 | 4.804% | $260.2179 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.64 | 10.673% | $56.0448 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.70 | 5.387% | $264.2052 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.97 | 12.532% | $184.5187 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.00 | $1,142.2486 | $1,142.25 | $1,142.20 | $1,142.20 | |