| 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 | $240.78 | 11.830% | $269.2643 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.60 | 13.186% | $114.997 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.91 | 11.236% | $223.4842 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.37 | 8.307% | $38.3082 | $38.31 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.86 | 5.775% | $247.3654 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.26 | 6.273% | $234.0769 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.97 | 4.275% | $129.2697 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.75 | $1,256.7657 | $1,256.77 | $1,256.75 | $1,256.90 | |