| 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 | $236.77 | 8.267% | $256.3438 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.55 | 12.516% | $184.0199 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.30 | 12.596% | $223.2779 | $223.28 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.90 | 8.184% | $200.0322 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.60 | 13.342% | $116.2889 | $116.29 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.34 | 8.861% | $236.5985 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.62 | 6.344% | $46.3873 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.08 | $1,262.9485 | $1,262.95 | $1,263.00 | $1,262.90 | |