| 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 | $248.79 | 6.749% | $265.5808 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.28 | 8.278% | $86.9256 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.41 | 6.117% | $152.1824 | $152.18 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.61 | 11.299% | $130.8988 | $130.90 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.43 | 10.805% | $199.9255 | $199.93 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.85 | 7.242% | $216.468 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.33 | 8.115% | $202.5318 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.70 | $1,254.5129 | $1,254.52 | $1,254.60 | $1,254.50 | |