| 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 | $247.93 | 4.303% | $258.5984 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.95 | 5.408% | $244.4939 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.50 | 10.295% | $255.3329 | $255.33 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.32 | 4.786% | $51.6805 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.33 | 5.841% | $83.9637 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.91 | 6.125% | $201.542 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.80 | 4.860% | $165.4691 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.74 | $1,261.0805 | $1,261.07 | $1,261.10 | $1,261.10 | |