| 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 | $242.35 | 5.444% | $255.5435 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.66 | 10.715% | $62.7311 | $62.73 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.69 | 5.668% | $34.5429 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.36 | 13.310% | $17.4044 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.61 | 6.185% | $9.1425 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.44 | 6.175% | $257.4107 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.41 | 5.722% | $58.5806 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.52 | $695.3557 | $695.34 | $695.40 | $695.20 | |