| 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 | $247.58 | 3.468% | $256.1661 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.48 | 6.134% | $240.3723 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.75 | 12.173% | $179.1964 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.60 | 12.280% | $141.0237 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.39 | 8.747% | $22.1735 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.38 | 8.698% | $265.6362 | $265.64 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.36 | 6.389% | $138.6887 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.54 | $1,243.2569 | $1,243.26 | $1,243.20 | $1,243.30 | |