| 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 | $243.27 | 5.219% | $255.9663 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.27 | 5.814% | $246.8323 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.87 | 11.732% | $146.2237 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.40 | 11.346% | $126.2664 | $126.27 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.49 | 13.127% | $7.3419 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.69 | 13.618% | $283.6928 | $283.69 | $283.70 | $283.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.38 | 8.363% | $65.4296 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.37 | $1,131.7530 | $1,131.75 | $1,131.75 | $1,131.70 | |