| 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 | $226.52 | 5.785% | $239.6242 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.65 | 12.474% | $161.5689 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.83 | 10.842% | $141.6893 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.25 | 11.640% | $255.9347 | $255.93 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.79 | 8.436% | $40.978 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.54 | 8.706% | $248.4367 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.66 | 6.667% | $168.1712 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.24 | $1,256.4030 | $1,256.40 | $1,256.40 | $1,256.40 | |