| 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 | $240.71 | 6.545% | $256.4645 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.92 | 7.601% | $47.2584 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.92 | 7.132% | $22.412 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.68 | 10.657% | $93.7043 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.88 | 12.327% | $135.7809 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.92 | 13.636% | $24.909 | $24.91 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.91 | 10.333% | $62.7905 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.94 | $643.3196 | $643.31 | $643.30 | $643.40 | |