| 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 | $248.64 | 6.737% | $265.3909 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.31 | 11.746% | $144.4988 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.52 | 8.744% | $160.4191 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.47 | 12.473% | $32.0211 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.66 | 5.855% | $252.6335 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.76 | 5.564% | $113.7558 | $113.76 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.43 | 12.692% | $145.8573 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.79 | $1,114.5765 | $1,114.58 | $1,114.55 | $1,114.60 | |