| 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 | $245.46 | 4.365% | $256.1743 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.48 | 7.839% | $238.8418 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.53 | 7.597% | $178.1053 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.84 | 8.202% | $52.8459 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.46 | 11.218% | $137.3097 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.89 | 8.485% | $177.7961 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.46 | 7.814% | $189.1704 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.12 | $1,230.2435 | $1,230.25 | $1,230.20 | $1,230.20 | |