| 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 | $230.74 | 5.129% | $242.5747 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.80 | 4.853% | $57.4594 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.27 | 4.557% | $213.5786 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.40 | 5.488% | $260.9773 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.58 | 7.821% | $178.53 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.51 | 4.219% | $156.86 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.50 | 8.664% | $49.4421 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.80 | $1,159.4221 | $1,159.42 | $1,159.45 | $1,159.50 | |