| 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 | $250.45 | 4.432% | $261.5499 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.36 | 7.459% | $251.8409 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.38 | 5.454% | $201.8179 | $201.82 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.47 | 7.362% | $152.9586 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.78 | 13.744% | $252.2614 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.43 | 8.603% | $222.0171 | $222.02 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.75 | 10.588% | $245.2289 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,466.62 | $1,587.6747 | $1,587.68 | $1,587.65 | $1,587.60 | |