| 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 | $240.53 | 6.429% | $255.9937 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.86 | 13.748% | $196.6248 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.98 | 6.835% | $81.1732 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.43 | 12.120% | $65.5117 | $65.51 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.89 | 8.834% | $185.9864 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.67 | 9.182% | $101.179 | $101.18 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.31 | 10.741% | $41.3175 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.67 | $927.7863 | $927.78 | $927.75 | $927.80 | |