| 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 | $246.56 | 3.819% | $255.9761 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.29 | 13.614% | $174.1589 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.75 | 5.512% | $236.0831 | $236.08 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.53 | 3.786% | $26.4966 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.81 | 10.308% | $229.2311 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.35 | 8.802% | $233.2171 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.50 | 10.841% | $43.7822 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.79 | $1,198.9451 | $1,198.95 | $1,199.00 | $1,199.00 | |