| 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 | $240.27 | 10.523% | $265.5536 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.61 | 3.232% | $256.6451 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.56 | 9.410% | $189.892 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.38 | 4.828% | $17.1708 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.39 | 11.201% | $256.196 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.26 | 7.441% | $235.5751 | $235.58 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.53 | 5.466% | $27.9801 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.00 | $1,249.0127 | $1,249.02 | $1,249.05 | $1,249.10 | |